Smoky aromas of green apple and bright citrus introduce rich
There is even better vibrancy to the detailed and stony middle weight flavors that also possess good depth and persistence on the finish that flashes a similar hint of sweetness
acidity and alcohol
The current release is the 1997 Gran Reserva 904
This will require at least some forbearance as it’s clearly constructed for the longer-term
Penfolds, Bin 150 Marananga Shiraz Vintage:2016 Smoky aromas of green appleThis relatively recent, sub regional introduction to the range is consistently and strikingly savoury, and very characterful. The 2010 has an almost visceral, smoky, salty meatiness about it, with sage and tapenade followed by black cherry and blackberry, which start to surface as it opens up. Long, with textured tannins, it spent 15 months in 25% each of new French oak, one year old French oak, new American oak, and one year old American oak