Penfolds, Bin 169 Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine Spectator

byJames Molesworththe11/30/2019

Distinctive fresh herb and clay notes add texture and savory details to the pure cassis, plum and huckleberry flavors at the core, with lingering accents of rosemary, tobacco and cedar. The tannins are dense, firming on the finish. Drink now through 2034. 399 cases imported. –MW

Jamessuckling.com

byJames Sucklingthe11/26/2018

The regional stamp is embedded deeply here. Redcurrant, blackcurrant, mint and leafy aromas with a core of very fine, lithe tannins that really chisel the palate into shape. The florals are here in red and violet shades, together with purple-olive tapenade, sweeter red berries and an almost raspberry-like core. The palate is bright, long and powerful with an elegant core of fine, assertive tannins in play. The warm wave of spicy oak into the finish is delivered with class and finesse. Long and regal. This is superb cabernet sauvignon and the shining star of this year's collection. Drink from 2022 and for two decades at least.

Wine Advocate

byJoe Czerwinskithe10/4/2018

Leafy cassis notes mark the nose of the 2016 Bin 169 Cabernet Sauvignon. It's also floral yet dense and concentrated. Full-bodied and rich on the palate, it exudes class and balance at the same time. It's a super expression of Cabernet Sauvignon from one of Australia's premier regions for the grape variety, ending on lingering notes of cocoa, cassis and pencil shavings.