Penfolds, Bin 170 Shiraz, Barossa Valley 2010

This is only the second release since 1973 from Block 3C of Penfolds’ Kalimna vineyard, whose centenarian vines regularly contribute to Grange. Ringing the changes, Bin 170 was matured in French oak hogsheads, 55% new, for 16 months. The palate is saturated with star-anise-edged blackberry and blood-plum fruit which rises in tandem with an exceptionally fine swathe of tannins, polished to a high sheen. Accessible yet slippery, there's much more to come.

Drink 2028 - 2050

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2010 Bin 170 Kalimna Shiraz is only the second-ever release of this Bin with 1973 being the first vintage release. It has an attractive and very youthful blackberry and cherry nose accented by notes of violets, wild blueberries and cedar with touches of earth. Full-bodied, rich and built like a brick house, it has firm, fine tannins with bright acid that finishes with a concentrated and long length.

Drink 2017 - 2027

Dark purple. A pungent bouquet displays scents of ripe blackberry and cassis, vanilla, floral pastilles, clove and woodsmoke. Deep, supple and sweet, offering black and blue fruit flavors accented by black pepper and licorice. Broad, rich and lively, with fine-grained tannins that give focus and grip to the finish.