COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Shiraz
PRODUCER
Penfolds
REGION
South Australia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Penfolds Bin 128 Coonawarra Shiraz is a distinguished expression of a single, cool-climate region. Since its inception in 1962, it has been crafted to showcase the aromatic complexity and inherent elegance of Shiraz grown in Coonawarra, South Australia. This region is renowned for its unique 'terra rossa' soil, a red clay over limestone, and a climate moderated by the Southern Ocean, which fosters the development of perfumed and transparent red wines. The 2020 vintage, despite a challenging growing season marked by frost and reduced yields, ultimately delivered grapes of exceptional quality. This vintage benefited from a longer, cooler ripening period, allowing for the development of concentrated flavors and refined structure. The wine's stylistic evolution includes a significant shift in its maturation program, moving from American oak to French oak in the 1980s, a decision aimed at further enhancing its regional character and elegance.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€50
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Bin 128 was first produced in 1962.
Fact 02
It transitioned from American to French oak in the 1980s.
Fact 03
The 'terra rossa' soil is key to Coonawarra's distinctiveness.
Fact 04
2020 saw very low yields but high grape quality.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Penfolds Bin 128 Coonawarra Shiraz is produced exclusively from grapes sourced from the Coonawarra region. The winemaking process begins with careful selection of the Shiraz fruit. Fermentation takes place in small oak barrels under controlled temperature conditions, a technique that aids in extracting optimal flavor and color while preserving the wine's aromatic profile. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes maturation for 12 months in French oak hogsheads, with a portion of new oak used to impart complexity and structure. This approach is designed to highlight the unique characteristics of Coonawarra's terroir and the Shiraz grape, resulting in a wine that is both regionally expressive and stylistically refined.
