Ranked #88 of 260 2018 Shiraz from Barossa Valley
93/100
4.5 Stars
Huon Hooke
Very deep, dark, concentrated purple/red colour. The bouquet has walnut, dried bayleaf and licorice aromas, a hint of charred oak, the palate very big, bold, full-bodied and chunky, with abundant tannins which firm up and extend the finish. A ballsy, chunky wine which makes up in guts for what it lacks in elegance. A long-term keeper.
Tasted: 07/07/2020
Drink: 2021 to 2040
95 Points James Halliday
A relatively recent addition to the Penfolds red wine line up, the impact of the first release ('08) still fresh in my mind. A relentless fusion of ripe berry fruits, earth and licorice, packed with ripe tannins and new oak (25% each French and American). From the heart of the valley floor, and proud of it. Drink to 2038.
James Halliday. August, 2022