Bin 150 Marananga Shiraz is a sub-regional expression that is unmistakably Penfolds in character. Conceived from the ancient soils of Marananga, which lies very close to the centre of the Barossa Valley floor – slightly to the north and west, where warm dry conditions and rich red soil, provide the backbone to some of the region’s best known wines. This release delivers a contemporary Shiraz alternative, framed by a mix of oaks; French and American, old and new – crafted in accordance with the traditional Penfolds method.
| 种类
Shiraz
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Shiraz |
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| 年份
2015
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2015 |
| 容量
750 mL
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750 mL |
| Closure
Screw Cap
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Screw Cap |
| 最佳品鉴期
Now - 2037
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Now - 2037 |
Bin 150 Marananga Shiraz is a sub-regional expression that is unmistakably Penfolds in character. Conceived from the ancient soils of Marananga, which lies very close to the centre of the Barossa Valley floor – slightly to the north and west, where warm dry conditions and rich red soil, provide the backbone to some of the region’s best known wines. This release delivers a contemporary Shiraz alternative, framed by a mix of oaks; French and American, old and new – crafted in accordance with the traditional Penfolds method.
| 92 Points - James Halliday |
James Halliday
Matured for 16 months in French oak (18% new) and American hogsheads and puncheons (25% new). The power of Marananga instantly asserts itself, as does the (described by Peter Gago) 'formic/volatile acidity pulse linked with powdery tannins massaged by lively acidity'. Left of centre, I wonder where this will go.
Deep, bright magenta; black core
Firstly, a burst of curry and Indian spices, caraway, cardamom, celeriac. Then:The sweet - rich, coffee-grind, mocha, chocolate-cake, a brioche egginess; fresh sweet oak.The savoury - roasted fat, crackling, rendered beef jus. The subliminal – almost a virtual dust cloud of sprinkled ‘icing sugar’ hovering above.
Lifted, fresh. Avec acuity, focus.Unabashed regional flavours of blackberry/raspberry/juniper coalesce with those of a more-than-likely choco/oak derivation.A formic/V.A. ‘pulse’ combines with powdery tannins... massaged by lively acidity. A potent structural/textural statement indeed!At time of tasting/writing, the blend’s French oak maturation contribution appears more obvious than that from America.
Autumn and winter rainfall were above average in Marananga, creating an excellent start to the season. Relatively warm temperatures in August accelerated vines out of dormancy early with prevailing warmer than average conditions leading to early flowering. Spring was generally warmer and drier than average, with summer-like conditions. The low soil moisture slowed vine growth, positively leaving vines with open canopies. January temperatures were lower than usual with the recorded maximum temperatures being the coolest in 22 years. Significant rainfall in early January provided a much needed moisture boost to the vines in the final stages of ripening. Without any extremes or stress, the vines continued to ripen evenly leading into an early harvest. In February, hotter weather prevailed ensuring a fast and early grape intake.
| 葡萄酒分析
酒精浓度: 14.5%
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酒精浓度: 14.5% |
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