- Brand: Penfolds, Riedel
- Includes: bottle of wine, wine glasses (x2)
- Wine colour: dense and deep, bright and lively crimson-red
- Vintage: 2017
- Closure: cork
- Peak drinking: 2027 - 2060
- Last tasted: March 2021
- Grape variety: Shiraz
- Vineyard region: Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale
- Wine analysis: Alc/Vol: 14.5%, Acidity: 7.0 g/L, pH: 3.61
- Maturation: 18 months in American oak hogsheads (100% new)
- Volume: 750ml
- Awards & Accolades: 20/20 Points - Richard Hemming MW, 98 Points - Mary Ann Worobiec, 98 Points - Tony Love, 97 Points - Josh Raynolds, Vinous, 97 Points - James Halliday and Ken Gargett, World of Fine Wine

Tasting notes - nose: subtle sweet and spiced sandalwood, ground cumin and wintergreen notes remind the drinker of the wine's eighteen-month sabbatical in oak. Features rampant scents derived from the winery and vineyard, like:
- Venison carpaccio with a sweet balsamic reduction and freshly-pressed olive oil.
- Salsa verde type-emulsion with an emphasis on the parsley and extra virgin olive oil. Add tomato, omit lemon.
- Sticky rice pudding, apricot pip, vanillin pod and coconut husk.

Tasting notes - palate: understated power and charm with an advancing wave of flavours. The swell builds, and a persuasive wave follows - with more flavour in every sip.

Texture:
- Mouthfeel is creamy/velvety, rather than blocky/chunky at this youthful stage in bottle.
- Tannins are tight, creating a dense coating, with a 'rusty' edge.
- Ebullient acidity, whilst lively and racy, is well-managed and protective. To borrow a recently read descriptor - "cherry stone minerality"

Impression: Swamped by a Barossa ferrous dustiness... regionally captured so persuasively with this 2017 vintage. Demands air.

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