Penfolds - Bin 8 Cabernet Shiraz

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2011 Tasting Notes

When Dr Christopher Rawson Penfold arrived from Britain in the young South Australian colony in 1844 with his wife Mary, he brought vine cuttings which he planted around his stone cottage, which they called 'The Grange'. This was situated in Magill, which is now part of suburban Adelaide.

Today PENFOLDS sells wine worldwide. In Australia PENFOLDS is seen as an industry leader, the company that led the way in establishing an international quality reputation for our wine industry.

PENFOLDS continued success results from years of experience combined with the skilful matching of oak and fruit. PENFOLDS philosophy: 'the right style, the right grapes, the right oak, the right bottling time and a little patience, ensures a selection of internationally acclaimed wines to suit everyone's palate'.

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First vintaged in 2003, Penfolds Bin 8 Cabernet Shiraz was introduced to satisfy a burgeoning interest in early drinking cabernet sauvignon shiraz a classic Australian wine style which has caught the attention of export markets.

Penfolds Bin wines were originally numbered to represent their initial post-bottling location; however recent additions have been numbered to suggest associations. Bin 8 for instance, is matured in oak previously used for other Bin wines containing the same number; Bin 389, Bin 128 and Bin 28. The figure eight is also a geometric shape of equal parts, perhaps symbolically mirroring the equity between cabernet sauvignon and shiraz.

Notwithstanding the final blend of components, each variety contributes equally to this wine’s overall character. The cabernet sauvignon proffers a perfumed, elegant structure, which partners perfectly with the more generous, richly flavoured shiraz.