SPECIAL BINS AND LIMITED EDITIONS

FIRST VINTAGE

1948 Kalimna Cabernet Sauvignon was the first declared Special Bin. There have been a number of one-off releases often limited to a single barrel or micro-blend.

VARIETY

Generally based on shiraz and cabernet sauvignon.

ORIGIN

Multi-regional sourcing. Block 20s and 10, Coonawarra cabernet sauvignon, Kalimna Vineyard and Koonunga Hill shiraz and cabernet sauvignon feature regularly.

FERMENTATION

Open-fermenters at Magill Estate or stainless steel tanks with header boards. Fermentation completed in new oak.

MATURATION

A variable maturation philosophy. The common theme is approximately 15 months in new American or French oak hogsheads (300 litres), but this is by no means uniform.

COMMENTS

Special Bins are exceptional parcels of limited release wines especially made to highlight winemaking advances, experiments of interest or vintages of significant importance.

Penfolds Special Bins are the essence of our winemaking mission. We must always aim our sights high to improve and innovate. These Special Bins are all small steps into the future, reflecting an unbroken

culture of teamwork, technical skill and ambition. PETER GAGO,

Chief Winemaker

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