Penfolds Shiraz Grenache Mataro Bin 138 2012

“Traditional Barossa varietals bask in the halo of the terrific 2012 vintage.”“The 21st release of this Penfolds Barossa Valley blend – unshakably true to its region/varietal-mix/style.”Medium to full-bodied.Substantial... structually verging on lush/viscous during this youthful developmental phase.Yet to completely unfurl – a suggestion of kirsch, maraschino... fruitcake mix. White chocolate and mocha flavors/‘powderiness’ confusingly merge with softened rounded tannins.Braised lamb shanksTwice cooked cheese souffleOsso bucco“Traditional Barossa varietals bask in the halo of the terrific 2012 vintage.”“The 21st release of this Penfolds Barossa Valley blend – unshakably true to its region/varietal-mix/style.”The Barossa Valley was planted extensively with Shiraz, Mataro and Grenacheby the early settlers. In the 1950s Penfolds started experimenting with table wine blends of Shiraz and the robust grape variety Mourvèdre (Mataro). In responseto a growing international market for the highl