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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.
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.
98 Points - Tony Love
98 Points - Huon Hooke
97 Points - Nick Stock, jamessuckling.com
97 Points - James Halliday
19.5+/20 Points - Matthew Jukes
96 Points - Andrew Caillard MW
96 Points - Joe Czerwinski, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
96 Points - David Sly, Decanter Magazine
95 Points - Ken Gargett, The World of Fine Wine Magazine
“An expected long life ahead for this 2018 vintage Bin 169 – Coonawarra cabernet sauvignon certainly has the track record. Ditto Penfolds.”
- Peter Gago, Penfolds Chief Winemaker
Origin: Coonawarra, South Australia.
Maturation: 18 months in French oak hogsheads (50% new)
Wine Analysis: Alc/Vol: 14.5%, Acidity: 7.1 g/L, pH: 3.56
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon.
Bin 169 Cabernet Sauvignon is one of our newest regional Coonawarra wines. This gorgeously scented and richly concentrated wine is steeped in the origins of our modern winemaking traditions.
A contemporary showcase of cabernet and Coonawarra.
“An expected long life ahead for this 2018 vintage Bin 169 – Coonawarra cabernet sauvignon certainly has the track record. Ditto Penfolds.” Peter Gago Penfolds Chief Winemaker
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