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Penfolds Bin 138 Shiraz - Mourvèdre - Grenache 2006
Barossa Valley, South Australia, AustraliaPenfolds had been growing mourvèdre since the 1950s but it wasn't until the 1992 vintage that the decision was made to make an old vine Barossa red the paid homage to the southern Rhone. By 1998, the shiraz/grenache/mourvèdre blend was upgraded to the bin range bearing the moniker Bin 138. Interestingly it's one of the few Penfolds wines that isn't blended until just before bottling. The '06 mix is 39/32/29 shiraz/grenache/mourvèdre all matured in five year old French and American oak. The nose is bright and lifted floral, dried herbs and berry nuances. Glossy candied fruit with spicy, orange, mineral cedar and tobacco fill out its considerable but soft length. The oak is all perfectly integrated. You can drink this now but five to seven years will pay rewards.Tasted: 09 August 2009Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:| BC | $35.00 | 750ml | specialty listing |
| AB | $35.00 | 750ml | fine wine shops |
| SK | $35.00 | 750ml | |
| ON | $35.00 | 750ml | Vintages October 25, 2008 |
| NB | $38.00 | 750ml | |
| NF | $63.00 | 750ml |
Blend: Shiraz - Mourvèdre - GrenacheCSPC: 323766UPC: 012354071766
