Bin 150 Marananga Shiraz 2019
Penfolds
Bin 150 Marananga Shiraz 2019
Overview
Overview
Bin 150 Marananga Shiraz is a sub-regional expression that is unmistakably Penfolds in character. Conceived from the ancient soils of Marananga, which lie very close to the centre of the Barossa Valley floor – slightly to the North-West, where warm dry conditions and rich red soil provide the backbone to some of the region’s best-known wines. Each release delivers a contemporary shiraz alternative, framed by a mix of oaks; French and American, old and new – crafted in the 'Penfolds way'.
| Varietal | Shiraz |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Country | Australia |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
| Alc/Vol | 14.5% |
| Peak Drinking | 2024-2039 |
Awards and Accolades
Awards and Accolades
| 97 Points | Andrew Caillard MW |
| 96 Points | Huon Hooke |
| 95 Points | David Sly - Decanter |
| 95 Points | Ken Gargett - World of Fine Wine Magazine |
| 94 Points | Tyson Stelzer |
| 94 Points | James Halliday |
| 18.5 Points | Matthew Jukes |
Andrew Caillard MW
" Deep crimson. Lifted blackberry, chinotto, dark chocolate roasted chestnut marzipan aromas. Beautifully balanced vigorous wine with inky blackberry, elderberry, chinotto, praline flavours, fine looseknit chalky grainy tannins and roasted chestnut, crème brulée, espresso notes. Finishes claret-firm with persistent inky dark fruits. Superb fruit definition, oak complexity and vigour.
A highly individual and beautiful wine with exceptional singularity and stamp of place. "
Ken Gargett
" Bin 150 has proved a success and this wine will do nothing but cement its reputation. For me, one of the stars of the Collection. The nose explodes with lashings of chocolate, mocha, coffee beans, delicatessen notes, truffles and blackfruits. Good complexity. On the palate, the wine is seamless. Very good length. The balance between acidity, tannins and fruit is spot on. A silky finish and one which lingers beautifully. This is a wine which is undoubtedly appealing now but has another decade plus ahead of it."
Tyson Stelzer
" Marananga parades its depth, density and gloss to full effect. The dry and warm 2019 season builds significant presence of black plum and blackberry fruit, fresh liquorice straps and even a spicy fruit compote feel. Firm, fine drying tannins speak both of the season and the house, commanding all the longevity to be expected of both. A powerful if assertive take on Marananga. "
Taste Description
Taste Description
Nose
Shouts ‘Old Barossa’… Marananga ironstone and weathered blacksmith’s tooling.
Hovering florals and scents of charcuterie.
Cardamom, candied fennel seed and curry seed vigorously cast into an aromatic whirl.
And later - wafts of bread, stalked by roasted nuts, cinnamon.
A Barossa shiraz aromatically attired differently.
Flavours and Palate
Fruits are showcased more on the palate than nose - dark cherry, ripe boysenberry and blackberry immediately noted.
A dried apple skin character mediates at this stage between fruited and non-fruited flavours (coffee grind and soy).
Quite an attaque – an appealing bite/grip rather than the familial Bin 150 lushness and viscosity.
Perhaps partially explained by raspy tannins – graphite, and bright acidity.
Whilst the oak is already ingested, further time to soften in bottle is still sought…
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Vintage Conditions
The 2019 growing season was extremely dry and warm. Across 12 months (May – April) Marananga was 45% below the long-term average rainfall. Spring temperatures were slightly below-average driven by lower minimum temperatures including three near 0°C events during September which resulted in some crop loss. Summer was very warm, with December and January well above long-term average driven by a combination of both higher maximum and minimum temperatures. The Zilm vineyard experienced 32 days of temperatures exceeding 35°C. While March was also dry, crucially it was mild allowing for an orderly harvest. Low yields across the Marananga region produced shiraz with ripe firm tannin structure, dark colours and a tremendous depth of flavour.
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.