Ranked #34 of 587 2016 Shiraz from South Australia
96/100
5 Stars
Huon Hooke
Very deep, dark, bright glass-staining colour, with a bouquet of dried scrubland herbs, strong smoky charred-oak tones, and a big, dense, concentrated palate loaded with tannin and grip. The finish is quite chewy and almost thickly textured. A whopper, which coats the mouth with slathers of flavour and tannin. It will need a lot of time. (A new Special Bin wine, to commemorate the 175th anniversary of Penfolds this year. Matured in all French oak, so it lacks the coconut of Grange)
Tasted: 18/07/2019
Drink: 2024 to 2046
100 Points Robert Parker
A new addition to the Penfolds lineup, the 2016 Bin 111A Shiraz is a blend of Clare (51%) and Barossa (49%) fruit from vineyards that have previously contributed to Grange. Aged in 100% new French oak, it's a rich, luxuriously textured wine that's packed with ripe fruit and finely textured tannins. Hints of grilled meat and exotic dried spices accent red raspberries and redcurrants in this full-bodied but exceptionally silky and elegant red that meets the high expectations for such a pricey bottling. Drink 2025 - 2050.
Source: Robert Parker.