Penfolds, Bin 169 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions_italy A discreet touch of reduction

A discreet touch of reduction still allows the earthy red berry and black cherry aromas to express themselves

It's as though the Clos de Bèze and Chambertin have switched places in 2006 as here the nose is positively kaleidoscopic with a huge range of aromas and spice elements along with a hint of menthol

while in upper-Pradikat realms

even tannins that come on late

thanks to the wine's open and accessible persona

Penfolds, Bin 169 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions_italy A discreet touch of reductionIn effect, this is to Bin 707 as RWT is to Grange, a single region expression of a classic regional variety, aged in 100% French oak. Would that it were priced similarly to RWT, but production is more limited, and the Chinese have seemingly fallen in love in Cabernet. The 2018 Bin 169 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon (there was no 2017 bottled) boasts sumptuous aromas of ripe cassis, accented by hints of vanilla, cedar shavings, tobacco and baking