giving the wine a well-balanced structure that avoids any harshness

Franzia Chardonnay is widely available in 5-liter boxes

making it approachable and easy to drink

and 12 months of oak aging give it enough complexity to reward slow

Penfolds Bin 138 Barossa Valley Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2012 lowland giving the wine a well-balancedPenfolds Bin 138 Barossa Valley Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2012 is a 750ml old vine Australian GSM blend from one of the Barossa Valley's most iconic producers. Despite the label listing Grenache first, the 2012 vintage is led by Shiraz at 66%, with 23% Grenache and 11% Mataro (Mourvdre), yielding a wine that balances rich berry fruit with savory Rhne like complexity. The vintage earned a 91+ point score from critics, reflecting its stylish structure and