1997 Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz

The wine was matured for twelve months in used American oak. Deep crimson colour with mauve edges. Excellent nose, a delightful sniff, with aromas of vanillan oak, plum and spice. The palate has good weight and depth of flavour, but not quite as voluptuous as the 1996. Spice, plum, liquorice and a strong blackpepper flavour are well integrated and supported by very persistent dry tannins which linger on. Slightly warm finish, with very long spice and blackpepper after flavour. Cellar 5-8 years.