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Penfolds Bin 128 is one of the most distinctive reds in the Penfolds stable. Firstly, as a 'Coonawarra Shiraz', it is one of the few Penfolds reds that isn't a multi-regional blend. It is also one of only two Penfolds reds, Clare Estate being the other, to be matured solely in French oak. French oak generally lends a wine understated, aromatic characters and is therefore a better choice with more subtly flavoured wines. Coonawarra typically produces zesty, spicy and supple Shiraz fruit that exhibits a richness of flavour and a mouth-filling roundness on the palate. Bin 128 is true to this style.

Winery: Penfolds

Varietal(s): Shiraz

Size: 750mL

Country: Australia

State: South Australia

Region: Coonawarra

Vintage: 1995

Alc/Vol: 12.5%

Closure Type: Cork

Drinking Window: 2000-2004

Maturation: Matured for a period of 12 months in new (25%)
and second and third use French oak

Food Matches: Duck & Game, Lamb

Producer Tasting Notes: 

COLOUR Brick red
NOSE A complex amalgam of aromas including
raspberry, kirsch, chocolate, leather, and
restrained, cedar-like French oak.
PALATE Soft and approachable with sweet fruit characters
complexed by white pepper and green peppercorn
nuances. Subtle, vanillin oak pleasantly
completes the picture.