Penfolds Fwt 585 Red Blend 750mL

Tasting Notes

COLOUR Dense crimson core with garnet red edges NOSE Beautiful, sweet pastries are first to greet the nose: cherry clafoutis, blackberry danish, Portuguese tarts, chocolate soufflé. Framboise, cranberries, mulberry leaf and redcurrants provide ample lift. There are hints of red licorice and baking spices. Roast meat pan-scrapings and demi-glace reduction offer a savoury nuance. Olive brine and caperberries conjure thoughts of lunch, salad niçoise perhaps. As aromatic as a Parisian parfum parlour. Mysterious scents of the apothecary, antique cupboards, elixirs, tonics and exotic spices. Resplendent in every way. PALATE The palate is very youthful and vibrant. Tightly coiled at this still rather embryonic developmental stage. Firm, puckering tannins are slatey and powdery, mineral like, promising to hold for the long-term. Oak is standing sentry over the buoyant young fruit, making sure everyone marches to the same tune... present, creamy even, but far from overt, cedar and tobacco pouch notwithstanding. For all the structural descriptors, it is surprisingly approachable now with a real gloss to the palate. Contemporary, a wine of the times. Cherry and black fruits tussle for attention. A wild concoction of fruits des bois fresh and a touch tart. Spiced berry compote, blackberries with cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice. A mouthfeel and texture akin to cured pork pancetta and Mediterranean char-grilled meats