Penfolds Magill Estate Shiraz 2023

A stunning Magill, Penfolds’ single vineyard release. 100% Shiraz, maturation is for seventeen months in a mix of French barriques, 34% new, and American hogsheads, 33% new. Very close to the best wine of the day, aside from the Grange. Great buying. Opaque purple/maroon, this really is a bit exciting. The nose offers notes of licorice, graphite, black fruits, cloves, soy, dark chocolate, cassis and coffee beans. Seamlessly structured with an alluring texture, this is exceptionally long. It has concentration and power, yet more refinement than one expects from 2023. Despite the length, the intensity and balance never waver for a moment. This will sing for at least the next two decades. A great Magill.