Penfolds, Bin 150 Marananga Shiraz Vintage:2008 An absolutely stunning nose features

An absolutely stunning nose features notes of oak toast

and indeed Rivetti notes that pHs are generally higher in his 2006 Barbarescos than in the 2007s

The palate is medium-bodied with firm but fine-boned tannins

This is class in a glass but note well that ample patience will be necessary

with striking aromatics and tons of nuance

Penfolds, Bin 150 Marananga Shiraz Vintage:2008 An absolutely stunning nose featuresThis relatively recent, sub regional introduction to the range is consistently and strikingly savoury, and very characterful. The 2010 has an almost visceral, smoky, salty meatiness about it, with sage and tapenade followed by black cherry and blackberry, which start to surface as it opens up. Long, with textured tannins, it spent 15 months in 25% each of new French oak, one year old French oak, new American oak, and one year old American oak