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2018 Bin 169 Cabernet Sauvignon

2018 Bin 169 Cabernet Sauvignon

The Penfolds Collection

2018 Bin 169 Cabernet Sauvignon

Created to reflect a contemporary winemaking approach, emphasising both regionality and maturation of cabernet sauvignon in fine grained French oak. A style that is immediately Penfolds, whilst simultaneously illustrative of its ongoing search for diversity and style separation. A classic reflection of the region and a testament of Penfolds longstanding commitment to the vineyards of Coonawarra.

Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage
2018
2018
Volume
750mL
750mL
Awards
98 points - Tony Love
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2018 Bin 169 Cabernet Sauvignon
$350.00
Price
$350.00
$2,100.00
Price
$2,100.00
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.

Bin 169 symbolically guards Bin 707 in the same way that RWT protects Grange.”

–Andrew Hales, Penfolds Winemaker

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The Penfolds Collection

2018 Bin 169 Cabernet Sauvignon

Created to reflect a contemporary winemaking approach, emphasising both regionality and maturation of cabernet sauvignon in fine grained French oak. A style that is immediately Penfolds, whilst simultaneously illustrative of its ongoing search for diversity and style separation. A classic reflection of the region and a testament of Penfolds longstanding commitment to the vineyards of Coonawarra.

2018 Bin 169 Cabernet Sauvignon
$350.00
Price
$350.00
$2,100.00
Price
$2,100.00
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
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage
2018
2018
Volume
750mL
750mL
Awards
98 points - Tony Love

Taste Description

Taste Description

2018 Bin 169 Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Bright plum red.

Nose

Fragrant, lively. Soars! Alluring – an innocent sniff certainly draws you immediately back to the glass, soon to tempt that hurried first ingestion. An array of glacéed fruits – red-infused jube and pastille notes. Aromas remind of flambé crêpe suzette with the faintest hint of (Grand Marnier) orange. A suggestion of oak – linked to scents of dry tea leaf (Earl Grey)? But an infant!

Palate

Shouts Coonawarra! An immediate proclamation at first sip. Red fruits swamp the palate – raspberry, cranberry, redcurrant, rhubarb … and a little cassis. No mid-palate deficit – this cabernet’s mouth-watering acidity and succulence fill all gaps. Grainy, highly defined / high-resolution tannins – right across the palate, in tandem with supportive oak. A balanced density and volume. Expansive.

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 temperatures were generally warmer, +3.6°C above average thanks to a combination of high minimum and maximum temperatures. Coonawarra experienced 13 days 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. Subsequently, there was no disease pressure. Mild conditions prevailed over the harvest, allowing grapes to ripen with optimal flavour and fine tannins. An excellent vintage for Coonawarra cabernet sauvignon.

wine analysis
Alc/Vol: 14.5%
Alc/Vol: 14.5%
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