A regional style aged exclusively in French oak hogsheads (24% new), the 2019 Bin 128 Coonawarra Shiraz hints at cracked pepper and cedar on the nose, backed by deep, plummy fruit and brighter notes of red raspberries. It's medium-bodied (almost light, by Penfolds's standards), framed by silky tannins and a lingering, elegant finish. Drinkable now, it has at least a decade of longevity ahead of it.

This is appealing for its density, generosity and complexity, with concentrated notes of dried cherry and blueberry at the core and accents of white pepper, peppermint oil, Dutch cocoa and malty Assam black tea. Offers baking spices on the long, expressive finish. Drink now through 2035. 100 cases imported.??–MW??Region: Australia / Coonawarra Select to Add