Penfolds Cabernet Sauvignon Kalimna Block 42 1996

Deep, deep purple/black. Opaque. Massive, high, lifted, pure and concentrated nose. All that eucalyptus, dusty blue/black fruit and minty super-ripe intensity is very classy Australian. A slick of spicy vanilla from generous new oak too of course. The palate is just as huge and concentrated with a tremendous density of texture and weight of blackcurrant and raspberry fruit. Tannins are very sweet and creamy and the full, long finish goes on forever. Terrific stuff." - 94/100, Tom Cannavan