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2018 Bin 128 Shiraz

2018 Bin 128 Shiraz

The Penfolds Collection

2018 Bin 128 Shiraz

With each vintage release the cool-climate Bin 128 Coonawarra Shiraz provides an interesting counterpoint to the more opulent and richly concentrated warm climate Kalimna® Bin 28 Shiraz. Bin 128 comprises fruit sourced from the unique terra rossa soils of Coonawarra, a region that exemplifies the perfume, transparency and seductive nature of cool-climate red table wines. Coonawarra has remained the source of shiraz fruit for Bin 128 since the inaugural release of the 1962 vintage.

In order to further enhance the regional qualities of Bin 128, the wine is matured in a mixture of new and seasoned French oak hogsheads, élevage that was refined during the 1980’s when the transition was made from American to French oak.

Varietal
Shiraz
Shiraz
Vintage
2018
2018
Volume
750mL
750mL
Awards
95 Points - Tony Love
94 Points - James Halliday
93 Points - Mary-Ann Worobiec, Wine Spectator
2018 Penfolds Bin 128 Coonwarra Shiraz
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2018 Bin 128 Shiraz
$40.00
Price
$40.00
$480.00
Price
$480.00
This wine can ship to the following states: AK, CA, DC, FL, MA, MN, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OR, SC, TN, WV, and WI. View state guidelines on import and domestic wines.

In three words or less: Balanced. Poised. Proportioned. Essence of Coonawarra shiraz framed in French oak, replete with what can only be described as Coonawarra regional ‘red dirt’ and tannins.”

– Peter Gago, Penfolds Chief Winemaker

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2018 Penfolds Bin 128 Coonwarra Shiraz
The Penfolds Collection

2018 Bin 128 Shiraz

With each vintage release the cool-climate Bin 128 Coonawarra Shiraz provides an interesting counterpoint to the more opulent and richly concentrated warm climate Kalimna® Bin 28 Shiraz. Bin 128 comprises fruit sourced from the unique terra rossa soils of Coonawarra, a region that exemplifies the perfume, transparency and seductive nature of cool-climate red table wines. Coonawarra has remained the source of shiraz fruit for Bin 128 since the inaugural release of the 1962 vintage.

In order to further enhance the regional qualities of Bin 128, the wine is matured in a mixture of new and seasoned French oak hogsheads, élevage that was refined during the 1980’s when the transition was made from American to French oak.

2018 Bin 128 Shiraz
$40.00
Price
$40.00
$480.00
Price
$480.00
This wine can ship to the following states: AK, CA, DC, FL, MA, MN, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OR, SC, TN, WV, and WI. View state guidelines on import and domestic wines.
Varietal
Shiraz
Shiraz
Vintage
2018
2018
Volume
750mL
750mL
Awards
95 Points - Tony Love
94 Points - James Halliday
93 Points - Mary-Ann Worobiec, Wine Spectator

Awards & Accolades

Taste Description

Taste Description

2018 Bin 128 Shiraz

Colour

Shiny plum red.

Nose

An assortment of gamey scents (to remind of an Italian salumeria!) – cured venison, sweet smell of bresaola, and finocchiona (salami with fennel seeds). Not to preclude the local – a suggestion of kangaroo prosciutto, yet a definite assertion of the red dust of regional Coonawarra. Redcurrant – crushed raspberry/cherry pip and a dried herb crustiness – thyme flowers? Certainly quite a bit arising from the glass ... Coonawarra complexity!

Palate

Medium-bodied – well-proportioned, yet not big. Layered.

Appetising, juicy ... laced with cracked black pepper, red spices (Hungarian paprika) and caraway.

A skerrick of (cherrywood) oak and brick-dust tannins – verging on chalky

Fruits evident, yet the savouries beckon greater attention (glazed meats, green olive, capers).

Yet another manifestation of the flavours and structure of cooler-climate French oak-matured shiraz ... channelled via
a Penfolds winemaking lens.

Vintage conditions

2018 Vintage

Coonawarra enjoyed near long-term average winter rainfall, and slightly below average spring rainfall. Following a frost event on November 4th, the region welcomed warmer temperatures across the remainder of the month, +3.6°C above the long-term average thanks to a combination of high minimum and maximum temperatures. Coonawarra experienced 13 days of temperature greater than 35°C during the months of January, February and March, with the longest spell spanning 3 days (17th – 19th January). The hottest day recorded was 42°C on January 19th. From December to mid-April conditions were very dry, delivering only 50mm, which is half the normal rainfall. Consequently, there was no disease pressure. Mild conditions prevailed over the harvest, which allowed grapes to ripen with optimal flavour and fine tannins. An excellent season for Coonawarra shiraz.

Grape variety
Shiraz
Shiraz
wine analysis
Alc/Vol: 14.5%, pH: 3.59
Alc/Vol: 14.5%, pH: 3.59
Maturation
12 months in French oak hogsheads (26% new)
12 months in French oak hogsheads (26% new)
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