

92 POINT RATED TYSON STELZER PENFOLDS BIN 2 SHIRAZ MATARO BLEND AT AUSTRALIA'S BEST PRICE
Vintage: | 2016 |
Source/Region: | South Australia |
Grape Variety: | Shiraz |
Cellaring: | Drink now cellar up to 2024 |
Bottle Top: | Stelvin |
Alcohol Content: | 14.50 |
Standard Drinks: | 8.60 |
Rating: | 0 |
Bright crimson in colour. Savoury, rather than fruity … albeit raspberry, pomegranate and satsuma plum aromatics do make their presence felt! At this youthful stage, meaty pan scrapings laced with cardamom and a myriad of other spices suggest a blend sourced from more than one site, more than one variety. A hint of dusty oak … but only a hint! Meshed and well-integrated shiraz and mataro fruits, brimming with flavours of cured meats - notably venison, pistachio terrine.
Tannins and acidity draw out finish – these rounded tannins couple effortlessly with remnants of reluctant grainy oak.This feathery tail flares out on the finish – no doubt aided and abetted by a crunchy and assertive mataro 15% blend shareholding.
“Little doubting this wine’s penchant for food … and restaurant tables! Or, a table at home with family and friends.”
- Peter Gago, Penfolds Chief Winemaker
Autumn and winter were dry and cool across South Australia. Record-low rainfall prevailed through September to March. The start of the growing season was slightly delayed in the Barossa Valley and other warmer regions. Warm conditions prevailed in the early part of the summer allowing vines to develop healthy canopies and good bunch set.
Some late rain in January and early February was a welcome relief. Temperatures in spring and early summer were above the long-term average, resulting in an early harvest for shiraz. Cooler conditions followed from mid-February which suited the later ripening mataro. Grapes across all the main growing regions were able to ripen evenly and develop desirable flavours.
Variety: 85% Shiraz and 15% Mataro.
92 Point Rated
Tyson Stelzer
"It delivers the Penfolds house style with richness and aplomb. It’s bold and dark, creamy and concentrated, with blackberried fruit, suede-like notes, clove and vanilla cream all laid on. This wasn’t bottled at the time of the annual tasting so a review bottle was sent: I opened it and promptly polished off more than I’d care to responsibly admit. It has both heaviness and heat but it swooshes through the mouth with confidence and ease. Buy. Drink."
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