Penfolds, Coonawarra (South Australia, Australia) Shiraz 2008

Jun 15, 2011

By Paul Lukacs

 Unlike most Shirazes from Australia, which tend to feel soft and taste somewhat sweet, this wine is quite firm, with hard tannins, and deep, dark flavors.  Filled with promise, it can be enjoyed now if you decant it, but surely will benefit from a few years (or more) of cellaring.  Should it evolve and mature as I suspect it will, it will merit an even higher score. 

Country / Region

South Australia, Australia

Appellation

Coonawarra

Grape Variety

Shiraz

Color

Red

Vintage

2008

Score

90

Price

US $ 26.00

Producer

Penfolds