Penfolds, South Australia (South Australia) Shiraz Mourvedre 2008

Sep 1, 2010

By Robert Whitley

 In the Bin 2 Shiraz Mourvedre Penfolds does what Australia does best, delivering a high-impact wine for a low-impact price. The concentration of black fruits is impressive, and the power and length, too. The fruit is supported by a generous percentage of new oak, and the result is a mouth-filling red that will stand up to sturdy cuisine from the grill. Hints of spice and mint provide notes of intrigue in an otherwise straightforward fruit bomb from Oz.

Country / Region

South Australia

Appellation

South Australia

Grape Variety

Shiraz Mourvedre

Color

Red

Vintage

2008

Score

88

Price

US $ 15.00

Producer

Penfolds