2013 Bin 150 Marananga Shiraz
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Conceived from the ancient soils of Marananga, which lies very close to the centre of the Barossa Valley floor – slightly to the north and west, warm dry conditions and rich red soils. TA 6.5 g/l, pH 3.64. 12 months in American oak (14% new, 36% one year old) and French oak (20% new, 30% one year old). Not that much nose. Intense and very tannic. Tastes as though long macerated. Falls away a bit on the finish. Though it’s certainly clean. Sweet palate entry. But then rather drying on the finish. (JR)
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Jancis Robinson MW
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
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Deep garnet-purple, the 2013 Bin 150 Marananga Shiraz is unashamedly forward with fragrant notes of warm berries, fruits of forest compote, violets and anise plus touches of cloves and mocha. Medium to full-bodied, it bursts with spicy blackberry preserves flavors in the mouth, supported by firm, rounded tannins and a lively acid backbone, finishing with great persistence.
About the producer
Penfolds is Australia’s most famous wine producer, known best for their iconic top wine, Grange. First produced commercially in 1952, Grange has since gone on to become one of the world’s most famous fine wines. In 2001, the wine was listed as an Australian heritage icon.