Penfolds, Bin 170 Shiraz Vintage:2010 The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino

The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is an impressive creation with a unique and interesting read of this classic vintage

sexy oak flourish

Here the nose is both more expressive and decidedly more floral in character with its aromas of fresh red berries

Malolactic was in new French oak barrels

Penfolds, Bin 170 Shiraz Vintage:2010 The 2010 Brunello di MontalcinoThis is only the second release since 1973 from Block 3C of Penfolds Kalimna vineyard, whose centenarian vines regularly contribute to Grange. Ringing the changes, Bin 170 was matured in French oak hogsheads, 55% new, for 16 months. The palate is saturated with star anise edged blackberry and blood plum fruit which rises in tandem with an exceptionally fine swathe of tannins, polished to a high sheen. Accessible yet slippery, there's much more to come.