Penfolds Bin 23 Pinot Noir 2024

The fruit here is sourced from Tasmania and maturation is in French oak barriques, 30% of which were new, with a dribble – 1.5% – spending time in Italian cocciopesto amphorae. A crimson/purple hue, there is an initial hint of stemminess, suggesting that the winemakers have incorporated a portion of whole bunches. The nose offers raspberries, truffles, freshly unearthed beetroots, dried herbs, plums, a touch of earth, smoked meats and a pleasing savouriness. A Pinot of weight and density, of length and intensity. This is most impressive with extra weight and complexity, a welcome transformation from the early, albeit very pleasant, incarnations. The wine finishes with abundant tannins and surely has everything in place for the next six to ten years. One of the best Bin 23s to date.