2010 Bin 170 Block 3C Kalimna Shiraz
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Tasting notes
Very deep blackish crimson. Thick and sweet, with a little bit of fireworks/cordite. Pretty dry on the end though. (JR)
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Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
Jancis Robinson MW
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Glass-staining purple. Heady floral, spicy aromas of black raspberry, cherry-cola and mocha, with notes of licorice and vanilla adding depth. Sappy, palate-coating dark fruit liqueur and floral pastille flavors show an alluring sweetness and seamless texture, gaining weight as well as energy and smokiness with air. Sweet and lively for its sheer mass, with a wallop of sweet oak and blue fruits dominating the wonderfully long, youthfully tannic finish. Not much of this to go around, and it ain't cheap.
Commemorating 170 years of Penfolds and made with grapes from vines around 100 years old, in particular the Kalimna 3C clone, which is a block that almost always makes it into Grange, the deep purple-black colored 2010 Bin 170 Shiraz Kalimna Vineyard Block 3C absolutely “wows” with intense creme de cassis and mocha aromas that are quite meaty and nutty plus accented by some earthy undertones, hints of baking spices, mint and touches of violets. Very concentrated and complex on the medium to full-bodied palate, the firm, fine-grained tannins and vibrant acid lend support to the very rich, long and layered finish. Drink it now to 2025+. Imported by Treasury Wine Estates, Napa, CA
Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2010 Bin 170 Kalimna Shiraz is only the second-ever release of this Bin with 1973 being the first vintage release. It has an attractive and very youthful blackberry and cherry nose accented by notes of violets, wild blueberries and cedar with touches of earth. Full-bodied, rich and built like a brick house, it has firm, fine tannins with bright acid that finishes with a concentrated and long length. Drink 2017 to 2027+. Importer: Treasury Wine Estates, Napa, CA
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.