Penfolds Bin 28 Shiraz 2022 750ml

Wine Enthusiast – 93 points (2021)
On the nose, a benchmark Penfolds shiraz. A generous kaleidoscope of warm-climate aromatics. Blackcurrant, black plum, ironstone, cocoa powder, dark chocolate, cola. Chocolate gateau, adorned with candied cherries. Earthy North African spices: ‘Ras El Hanout’ – paprika, cinnamon, pepper, cloves, fennel.
On the palate, Always honest, warm, approachable. Chocolate mud cake dense, rich, opulent. Cinnamon syrup poached red cherries. Coconut shavings, milk chocolate… wait, a Bounty bar! Summer plum pudding with currants and crème anglaise.
Bone marrow broth, Vietnamese Phò – layered complexity and texture. Turmeric, cinnamon, star anise clove. Cola with a suggestion of Chinotto bitterness. Sweet, layered fruit with earthy spices. Mouthcoating, chewy tannins. Cherry pip acidity.