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| Lot | Wine | Region | Qty | Estimate | Current Bid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIR 0004 |
PENFOLDS Bin 128 Shiraz 2002 | Coonawarra | 1 BOTTLE | AU$70-80 | AUD $ 40 | |
| FIR 0005 |
PENFOLDS Bin 128 Shiraz 2002 | Coonawarra | 1 BOTTLE | AU$70-80 | AUD $ 40 |
Robert Parker Score: 87 points
Reviewer: Robert M. Parker, Jr. — 16131 Oct 2005
A very good as well as reasonably priced effort is the 2002 Shiraz Bin 128 from Coonawarra. This cool climate Shiraz reveals a hint of mint along with black currant and red fruits, earth, pepper, and spice characteristics, medium body, and a decent finish.
James Halliday Score: 91 points
Reviewer: James Halliday
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Medium-deep crimson. Redcurrant, chocolate, malt aromas with capsicum, gum leaf notes. Well preserved capsicum, redcurrant, raspberry, cola, minty flavours, fine grainy/leafy tannins and some malty notes. A very cool vintage. 13.8% alc Maturation in 18% new and 82% seasoned French oak hogsheads.
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