Penfolds Bin 150 Marananga Shiraz 2013

Bin 150 Marananga Shiraz is a sub-regional expression that is unmistakably Penfolds in character. Conceived from the ancient soils of Marananga, which lie very close to the centre of the Barossa Valley floor – slightly to the North-West, where warm dry conditions and rich red soil provide the backbone to some of the region’s best-known wines. Each release delivers a contemporary shiraz alternative, framed by a mix of oaks; French and American, old and new – crafted in the 'Penfolds way'.

'Deep crimson. Lovely intense black strap liquorice, blackberry, dark chocolate, roasted chestnut, mocha aromas. Voluminous, juicy and bouyant with blackberry, mulberry, praline flavours, fine chocolatey textures, spicy nuances and underlying toasted malt oak. Finishes brambly firm with persistent sweet fruit notes. Very expansive in style with seductive fruit, mouth filling richness and supple textures.' 96 points
Andrew Caillard MW, 2015