Ranked #28 of 100 2002 Shiraz from South Australia
92/100
4 Stars
Huon Hooke
Lovely spicy somewhat Rhoney bouquet. Very good character and softness of tannins, elegance and charm. Black fruits, anise, spices and lots of appeal. Still promises to live for many years.
Tasted: 02/08/2012
Drink: 2013 to 2032
89 Points Robert Parker
The antithesis of the Bin 128 is Penfolds’ 2002 Shiraz Bin 28 Kalimna, which comes from warmer vineyards. A fuller-bodied effort, it possesses sweet berry and plum-like fruit, notions of white chocolate and pepper, a deeper, fleshier feel in the mouth, good exuberance, and a chunky personality. It should age for a decade or more.
Source: Robert Parker (Robert Parker Wine Advocate) by Robert M. Parker, Jr. October, 2005
93 Points James Halliday
Fragrant black fruits, earth, spice and vanilla; medium-bodied; very good structure, flow and mouthfeel; at the elegant end of the '02 spectrum (14.5° alcohol). Cork. Drink to 2013.
James Halliday. July, 2021
The antithesis of the Bin 128 is Penfolds’ 2002 Shiraz Bin 28 Kalimna, which comes from warmer vineyards. A fuller-bodied effort, it possesses sweet berry and plum-like fruit, notions of white chocolate and pepper, a deeper, fleshier feel in the mouth, good exuberance, and a chunky personality. It should age for a decade or more. Source: Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) October, 2005 by Robert Parker