Penfolds Bin 128 Coonwarra Shiraz 2002 (South Australia)
This entry was posted on 12/23/2006 11:48 PM and is filed under Australian Wines, Syrah-Shiraz; American and Australian, good value wines.
This is a great wine for those who want to introduce themselves to good Australian Shiraz without going into debt. The wine retails for about $22, but can usually be found in the $15 to $20 range. Coonawarra tends to be a little cooler than many of the other Shiraz growing regions of Australia, and the wine takes on a somewhat more subdued less jammy character.
This wine has a lot going on. Earthy, somewhat peppery, with plenty of black fruit, cherry and a touch of cedar. Fine tannins and an easy finish.
3.5 stars
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