Rating: 93/100 - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar in Issue 133, July/August 2007 ($82) Deep ruby. Expansive, seductive bouquet of red and dark berries, with sexy vanillin oak spice, floral oils and graphite adding complexity. Lush and creamy but lively too, with energetic blackberry and mulberry flavors, exotic Asian spice accents and fine-grained, harmonious tannins. Suave mocha and candied licorice appear on the long, juicy finish. This is absolutely lovely right no...

Launched in 1962, Penfolds Bin 128 is a regional winethat reflects the unique climate and growing conditionsof South Australia's Coonawarra district and the relativelyelegant style of cool-climate Shiraz. From the 1980 vintage,French oak replaced American, highlighting the pepper,spice and floral characteristics that define this style. Since themid-1980's, greater attention has been paid to fruit ripeness,resulting in a wine that is fuller in style and structure. Color: A vibrant and glistening, ...

Rating: 93/100 - As reviewed by Wine & Spirits Magazine on 02/08.

Rating: 95/100 - As reviewed by Wine Advocate on 10/07

Rating: 93/100 - As reviewed by Wine Enthusiast

Rating: 88/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator

drk ruby, blk berries, sexy vanilla

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