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Bin 138 draws its inspiration from the wines of Southern Rhône, where shiraz, grenache and mataro (mourvèdre) are blended in varying proportions to create full-bodied wines possessing rich and heady perfume. Each year fruit for Bin 138 is sourced from old Barossa Valley vines (some more than 100 years old) and then matured for 12 to 15 months in seasoned oak hogsheads to allow the different varietals to shine through. The first vintage release of this varietal blend was the 1992, labelled ‘Old Vine Barossa Valley’ – it was then elevated to Bin status with the 1998 vintage.
品種
Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre
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Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre |
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ヴィンテージ
2019
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2019 |
ボリューム
750 mL
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750 mL |
エンクロージャ
Cork
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Cork |
ピーク飲酒
Now-2034
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Now-2034 |
Bin 138 draws its inspiration from the wines of Southern Rhône, where shiraz, grenache and mataro (mourvèdre) are blended in varying proportions to create full-bodied wines possessing rich and heady perfume. Each year fruit for Bin 138 is sourced from old Barossa Valley vines (some more than 100 years old) and then matured for 12 to 15 months in seasoned oak hogsheads to allow the different varietals to shine through. The first vintage release of this varietal blend was the 1992, labelled ‘Old Vine Barossa Valley’ – it was then elevated to Bin status with the 1998 vintage.
The blend – understated yet serious. The result – harmony, more-ish.
– Peter Gago, Penfolds Chief Winemaker
Fragrant, welcoming.
Warm, sweet spices – cardamom and a touch of paprika propelled above; omnipresent dried and glacéed fruits (cherry and strawberry pip).
Charmingly reminds of a just-baked clafoutis (with black cherry), dusted with icing sugar.
No oak noted, expertly hidden. No variety dominating.
A medium-bodied wine, nevertheless still quite rich and opulent.
Certainly an interplay of varieties, creating an interlocked fruit weave/gauze (pomegranate, strawberry).
This woven textural impression is supported by a mouth-watering finish, ushered via a lacy mesh of assorted tannins.
Well-shaped and formed; juicy, succulent and mouth-coating.
Barossa translated differently.
The 2019 growing season was extremely dry and warm. In the 12 months to March, the region had only 61% of the long-term average rainfall. Spring temperatures were slightly below-average driven by lower minimum temperatures (-2.5°C) including two below 0°C events during September, which resulted in frost events on 4th September and 29th September. Summer was very warm, with December and January well above-average driven by a combination of both higher maximum and minimum temperatures. The Kalimna vineyard experienced 31 days of temperatures exceeding 35°C. While March was also dry, crucially it was not too hot allowing for an orderly harvest. Low yields delivered Barossa Valley shiraz with dark colours, intense depth of flavour and ripe firm tannin structure.
GRAPE VARIETY
70% Shiraz, 17% Grenache, 13% Mataro
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70% Shiraz, 17% Grenache, 13% Mataro |
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VINEYARD REGION
Barossa Valley
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Barossa Valley |
wine analysis
Alc/Vol: 14.5%, pH: 3.64, Acidity: 6.4g/L
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Alc/Vol: 14.5%, pH: 3.64, Acidity: 6.4g/L |
MATURATION
Seasoned French (80%) and American oak (20%) hogsheads
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Seasoned French (80%) and American oak (20%) hogsheads |
Bin 138 Shiraz Grenache Mataro (Mourvèdre) is a traditional regional blend based on old vines planted as far back as 1895. The first vintages (1992–1997) were released as ‘Old Vine Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre’. It was elevated to Bin status in 1998. These three varieties have formed the backbone of the Barossa’s vineyard heritage since the late 19th century and were used in both table wine and fortified wine production.
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