93 points “Look closely – there’s more than you initially deduce here. Beyond the heft of ripe plummy fruit is a fine lacework of fennel and sage. What seems to be a simple sweet entry becomes more interesting as savoury grip tightens through the mid-palate. There’s a spicy dry lick as tannins bite through the sunny red fruit revealing pleasing understated complexity.” – Decanter Magazine
The famous red soils of Coonawarra might be more famous for the distinctive Cabernet Sauvignon they produce but Shiraz grown there is equally as unique and delicious. So don’t overlook this little beauty. The cool climate and use of French oak add a Rhône-like touch although it remains staunchly Aussie. The flavour profile is more red fruit dominated than one might expect so tangy cranberry sweet pomegranate red plum jam and ripe raspberry mingle with blackberry vanilla peppery juniper mint creamy tiramisu and dried herbs. First made in 1962 Penfolds Bin 128 Coonawarra Shiraz is still going strong some 57 years later and it makes a find choice for bringing a little sunshine to cold winter evenings. Highly recommended with comfort food.
Penfolds is certainly Australia’s and possibly one of the world’s most iconic wine producers. Established in 1844 it boasts an enviable history that most wineries in the Old World would give their right arm for. Most famous for its flagship wine Penfolds Grange which is the very definition of Australian fine wine and the 1955 vintage was even described by Wine Spectator as one of the “Wines of the Century”. Penfolds owe much of their success to Max Schubert their winemaker who travelled to Europe after World War II and came back with all kinds of secrets. His innovative often multi-regional blends have become part of the DNA of Penfolds and now the wines are the choice of connoisseurs and collectors all over the world.
SKU No.: 3427647
Style No.: 874524
Region: Coonawarra
Grapes: Shiraz/Syrah
Closure: Screw
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 14.5%
Volume: 750ml
Allergens: Sulphites
93 points “Look closely – there’s more than you initially deduce here. Beyond the heft of ripe plummy fruit is a fine lacework of fennel and sage. What seems to be a simple sweet entry becomes more interesting as savoury grip tightens through the mid-palate. There’s a spicy dry lick as tannins bite through the sunny red fruit revealing pleasing understated complexity.” – Decanter Magazine
The famous red soils of Coonawarra might be more famous for the distinctive Cabernet Sauvignon they produce but Shiraz grown there is equally as unique and delicious. So don’t overlook this little beauty. The cool climate and use of French oak add a Rhône-like touch although it remains staunchly Aussie. The flavour profile is more red fruit dominated than one might expect so tangy cranberry sweet pomegranate red plum jam and ripe raspberry mingle with blackberry vanilla peppery juniper mint creamy tiramisu and dried herbs. First made in 1962 Penfolds Bin 128 Coonawarra Shiraz is still going strong some 57 years later and it makes a find choice for bringing a little sunshine to cold winter evenings. Highly recommended with comfort food.
Penfolds is certainly Australia’s and possibly one of the world’s most iconic wine producers. Established in 1844 it boasts an enviable history that most wineries in the Old World would give their right arm for. Most famous for its flagship wine Penfolds Grange which is the very definition of Australian fine wine and the 1955 vintage was even described by Wine Spectator as one of the “Wines of the Century”. Penfolds owe much of their success to Max Schubert their winemaker who travelled to Europe after World War II and came back with all kinds of secrets. His innovative often multi-regional blends have become part of the DNA of Penfolds and now the wines are the choice of connoisseurs and collectors all over the world.
SKU No.: 3427647
Style No.: 874524