2011 Bin 150 Marananga Shiraz

Needs air/swirl – imperative!

Decanting obligatory!

Continues to showcase Marananga and its sub-regional spoils.

Peter Gago, Penfolds chief winemaker

91/100

Very deep garnet-purple in color, the 2011 Bin 150 Marananga Shiraz starts off a little closed around the pure, blackberry aromas dotted with hints of cedar, dried thyme, pepper and fertile loam.

The full-bodied palate opens up to show a nice richness of vibrant, youthful fruit supported by firm, grainy tannins and enlivening acid. It finishes long.

Drink it now to 2021+.

Lisa Perrotti-Brown, www.erobertparker.com, February 2014

93/100

James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com, January 2015

92/100

Jeremy Oliver, www.jeremyoliver.com