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Penfolds Bin 138 Shiraz Mouvedre Grenache Australia 2008

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87/100 45

Dense, concentrated wine with more fuirt and backbone than the average “GSM” - perhaps the dominance of Shiraz is a factor. Seriously gutsy red with impressive layers of dark fruit flavours supported by spicy oak.

Tasted: Mar 2010   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $29 (~USD $22)

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