Photography courtesy of PenfoldsKen Gargett tastes the Australian, American, Chinese, French, and international co-production wines at the launch of the Penfolds Collection 2025. Maturation was for a year and a half in French oak barriques, 18% new. Maturation was for eight months in French oak barriques, half new and 20% just a year old. There is very good length here, along with balance and intensity, sleek tannins, and a lingering finish. With its supple, creamy palate, there is an enticing plushness to this wine, with very good length and silky tannins.