Penfolds Bin 128 Coonawarra Shiraz, 2004

Penfolds has been making Bin 128 from Coonawarra fruit since 1962, and it has all the positive qualities of Coonawarra: up front black and red fruit and an approachable style from day one through 10 to 20 years. This is the last of my stash of 2004, and it is drinking well.

On a small pour, bricking is apparent around the edges but a full glass has a deep, dark color. Black fruit is dominant but red fruit tones are present around the edges. Full and rich on the mid-palate with a medium long finish.