Ranked #1 of 16 2004 Shiraz from Coonawarra
95/100
5 Stars
Huon Hooke
Deep red colour, faint purple tint. Walnut and blood plum aroma, clean and bright, not that complex nor showing significant development. Big, bold wine with amplitude and dimension. Lots of tannin too, giving it a serious structure. A big, solid, concentrated wine for the long haul.
Tasted: 01/08/2012
Drink: 2013 to 2029
91 Points James Halliday
Solid, medium- to full-bodied blackberry fruit; good structure and length; ripe tannins and controlled oak. Drink to 2015.
Source: James Halliday. October, 2006
"Too much work at the moment. Not much time for tasting. This is the second last of the Penfold’s bin releases to be reviewed. The 2005 Bin 128 should be up for the chop tomorrow night. See how terse I am? Something has to give!
Aromas of boysenberry, fresh red fruit, pepper, aniseed and light cedar oak. Very attractive smelling wine. There are some botanical vaguely gin like smells too. On the palate medium bodied with fresh red fruit, spices, pepper, bay leaf and licorice root flavours. Light fine tannins and prominent fresh acidity. Finishes dry and spicy. Really nice wine with a light but sure touch."
Rated : 90 Points
Tasted : Mar 07
Alcohol : 14%
Price : $27
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2008 - 2015
Gary Walsh, The Wine Front, 14 March 2007