2004 Penfolds Bin 128 Shiraz 750ml (Scuffed Capsule) Caperdonich leading to a compressed harvest

leading to a compressed harvest - with the whole valley picked in the space of 3 weeks (where it normally spreads across 6 weeks)

ripe tannins and strong varietal definition

sooty tannins

layered with dark chocolate and a lift of cedar and spice

showcasing extraordinary minerality

2004 Penfolds Bin 128 Shiraz 750ml (Scuffed Capsule) Caperdonich leading to a compressed harvestScuffed Capsule Awards, Ratings & Reviews BRONZE Sydney Royal Competitions 2007 91 100 Jeremy Oliver 2004 Vintage Tasted: Jan 2005 90 100 Wine Enthusiast 2004 Vintage Tasted: Jan 2008 A strong effort for this Penfolds bottling, the 2004 Bin 128 features powerful aromas of chocolate and cassis, then follows up with slightly more nuanced flavors that add brighter berry notes to the mix. Tannins are silky smooth, suggesting early drinkability, although