| MW-Wines Penfolds Master Class with Peter Gago (5/7/05) - Colour: opaque with a deep red-maroon rim. Nose: blackcurrants, cedary cigar box, dried tobacco leaves. Palate: mirrors the nose with additional flavour of mulberries, dark chocolate and a touch of leafiness/capsicum that shows the Coonawarra characteristics of its dominant component (83%, according to Peter). Concentrated, powerful yet balanced, smooth with ultrafine tannins wrapped around a solid sweet fruit core and a very long finish. A remarkable wine from an outstanding vintage that tasted youthful yet complex, with still years of life ahead of it. |
