A Classic Penfolds Bin Red

When it comes to the Australian wine scene, everybody knows Penfolds right? If you don't, you must be living in a Tibetan monastery (and probably wouldn't be reading this anyway). Last night I had the last glass of a 2002 Bin 128 Coonawarra Shiraz which I had been trying over the last week over three different nights. First night it was black-fruity & dry and lucky I had it with a steak (cooked perfectly I might add). Two nights later it was much smoother & more mellow fruit characters. The dryness was still there but, it was softer (best description, sorry). Now, last nights glass. I can honestly say I have learnt something from this. Decant this wine 2 hours (minimum) if you intend serving a bottle at a dinner with friends. It was still a magnificent colour in the glass, no specific flavour/s dominated, silky smooth to drink & the taste lingered. The whole experience was like driving on the Midlands Highway, then the Pacific Highway and finally a German Autobahn. The last journey being the best & the one you wish you could do again and again. 'Til next time and remember to live simply, laugh often, wine alot.