Ratings
91 points (Wine Advocate) · 94 points (Falstaff)
Identity
| Producer | Penfolds |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | Shiraz |
| Color | red |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Glossy red‑violet |
| Aroma | Blue fruits, violets, cracked black pepper, fresh mulberries, wild white strawberries, boysenberries, cured meats, olives, paprika, almond kernels, cardamom, cedar, mahogany, shoe polish, licorice, aniseed, cinnamon butter. |
| Palate | Medium‑full body with silky, finely woven tannins, neat acidity, rich fruit core, balanced spice and a fresh, elegant mouthfeel. |
| Finish | Long, lingering finish with mint‑like freshness, silky tannins and a nuanced spice persistence. |
| Food Pairing | Game or beef, braised beef, slow‑roasted lamb, red meat, poultry. |
| Serving Temp | 16 - 18 |
| Aging Potential | decades |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 14.5 |
| Aging Process | French oak hogsheads (new and seasoned) aged for 12 months in French oak hogsheads, both new and seasoned, providing complexity and structure. |
| Fermentation | small stainless steel tanks |
Terroir
| Terra rossa red clay over limestone |
Interesting facts
| First released in 1962, Bin 128 has been sourced exclusively from Coonawarra since its inception and is aged in French oak hogsheads (both new and seasoned). |
Logistics
| Barcode | 9310297013883 |
| Cork | Cork |