Bin 138 Shiraz Grenache Mataro 2020
Penfolds
Bin 138 Shiraz Grenache Mataro 2020
Overview
Overview
Bin 138 draws its inspiration from the wines of Southern Rhône, where shiraz, grenache and mataro (mourvèdre) are blended in varying proportions to create full-bodied wines possessing rich and heady perfume. Each year fruit for Bin 138 is sourced from Barossa Valley vines and then matured for 12 months in seasoned and a small proportion of new oak hogsheads to allow the different varietals to shine through. The first vintage release of this varietal blend was the 1992, labelled ‘Old Vine Barossa Valley’ – it was then elevated to Bin status with the 1998 vintage.
| Varietal | Shiraz Grenache Mataro |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Barossa Valley |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
| Alc/Vol | 14.5% |
| Peak Drinking | 2022 – 2033 |
| Winemaker | The Penfolds Team |
Awards and Accolades
Awards and Accolades
| 94 Points | Huon Hooke |
| 94 Points | Ken Gargett, The World of Fine Wine |
| 93 Points | David Sly, Decanter Magazine |
| 93 Points | Tony Love |
| 93 Points | Nick Stock, JamesSuckling.com |
| 93 Points | Erin Larkin, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate |
| 93 Points | Andrew Caillard MW |
| Silver | 2022 Barossa Wine Show |
Andrew Caillard MW | The Vintage Journal
"Medium-deep crimson. Very attractive musky plum, blackberry, blueberry aromas with hints of roasted walnut. Supple sweet-fruited palate with ample red and dark plums, cranberry, mulberry, red cherry fruits, some savoury/ roasted walnut complexity, fine loose-knit chalky textures, very good mid-palate viscosity and fresh integrated and persistent crisp acidity. Lovely fruit-driven finish with aniseed notes. Not for the long haul but a delicious gluggable drink. 12 months in French oak hogsheads (12.5% new). Drink now to 2026. 14.5 % alc"
Food Pairing
Food Pairing
Beef
Lamb
Cheese
Cured Meat
Veg
Taste Description
Taste Description
Nose
Multi-faceted, enchanting. A gentle swirl reveals a complex aromatic exhibit of sweet, scented fruits and warm, savoury notes. Antipasto platter, each morsel competing for attention. Charcuterie meats: Spanish chorizo, soppressata, mortadella. Fresh pomegranate, sliced ripe persimmons and semi-dried red currants. Green olives, grilled eggplant and white anchovies. Overlaying these exotic aromatic notes are more subtle aromas of warm spices: dried fennel and star anise. Undertones of fragrant Sunday roast pan scrapings and hints of ferrous iron stone brings the Barossa Valley to front of mind.
Flavours and Palate
An abundance of flavoursome fruit. Shiraz is our hero, selected for its fine savoury tannins, dark fruit and generosity across the mid-palate. Grenache tannins, exotic red fruits and lively acid provide ample tension. Mataro plays the anchor role, binding the palate into a harmonious balance with dusty, textural, mouth filling tannins. The tannins combined feel massaged and ground, quietly confident. The acidity is fresh and enticing. The palate is plush, complete. A generous, balanced all-rounder.
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Vintage Conditions
The Barossa Valley experienced the second consecutive year of winter drought. Soil moisture levels were well below average leading to the growing season. Spring was cool and dry, a trend that continued well into November delaying flowering and fruit set. The 2019 calendar year was the driest on record for the Nuriootpa weather station. Summer was typically hot with the Barossa Valley recording 26 days over 35°C. Conditions in January and February provided some relief. Average February maximum temperatures were 3°C below average. This, combined with a welcome downpour of rain on the 1st of February, allowed the grapes to slowly reach full ripeness. Although the climatic conditions during the growing season conspired to affect yield, with careful precision viticulture the region was able to meet the climate challenge and produce a crop of high-quality grapes.
The Penfolds Team
Key to the success of Penfolds has been a lineage of visionary winemakers. There have only ever been four Chief Winemakers at the helm of Penfolds – Max Schubert, Don Ditter, John Duval and Peter Gago, each a custodian of a rich winemaking tradition that goes back for more than 170 years.
Our current Penfolds winemaking team has more than 100 years between them as Penfolds winemakers. They are constantly refining and improving their work, whilst honouring the winemaking techniques of their predecessors.