Penfolds Bin 169 Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 750ml

Lively, stylish, confidently and assertively medium-bodied Coonawarra. Rhubarb compote carries over onto the palate, energised by blackcurrant and quince allies and red fruits (cranberry and persimmon). Tomato chutney/relish/pulp giving way to savory tapenade, Dutch red licorice. The feature here is texture, structurally woven, a mesh rather than a coating tightened by oak, bound by powdery Coonawarra Cabernet tannins. Good grip, natural acidity.