Bin 2 Shiraz Mataro 2020
Penfolds
Bin 2 Shiraz Mataro 2020
Penfolds
Bin 2 Shiraz Mataro 2020
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Overview
Overview
Bin 2 was first released in 1960, yet was temporarily discontinued in Australia in the 1970s at the height of the white wine boom. The original Bin 2 was an ‘Australian Burgundy’ style (despite its Rhône varieties) – typically a soft, medium-bodied wine based on shiraz. The Bin 2 blend of shiraz and mataro is still relatively uncommon in Australian table wines. Also known as monastrell or mourvèdre, mataro was introduced to Australia in the 1830s. Often used in fortified wine production, this grape is widely planted in the Barossa Valley. It is valued by winemakers for its blending attributes, adding complexity and palate grip. Interest in Bin 2 has grown as the popularity of traditional Rhône varieties and blends continues to flourish.
| Varietal | Shiraz Mataro |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Multi Region |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
| Alc/Vol | 14.5% |
Taste Description
Taste Description
Nose
Stock reduction/demi-glace. Duck and Toulouse sausage cassoulet. Freshly plucked Salvia flowers in the morning sun and bouquet garni. Fruits of red currant and black plum. Hints of strawberries and cream. Signature mataro baking spices. Nutmeg and cinnamon sprinkled on top of crème anglaise. Frangipani tart.
Flavours and Palate
Compote strawberry. Confit duck/duck fat- textural/richness. Mouth coating tannins begin slately and mineral/slightly chewy up front, yet finish velvety/svelte. Sinewy, chewy and juicy palate provides a lovely line and length. High lifted oak/spice notes. Well-worn leather, wood oven charry ciabatta crust/damper. An open weave loose knit palate. A comforting wine in search of generously flavoured food.
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
VINTAGE CONDITIONS
South Australia experienced the second consecutive year of winter drought. Spring was cool and dry, conditions that continued well into November delaying flowering and fruit-set. With root-zone moisture levels well below average, irrigation was vital. The 2019 calendar year was the driest on record in the Barossa Valley. The beginning of summer was marked by a state-wide heatwave. Conditions in January and February provided some welcome relief, with cooler conditions and some welcome rain, which ensured the vines were able to finish the remainder of the season strongly. While bunch weights and berry numbers were low across the major growing regions, the harvest produced some outstanding parcels of shiraz and mataro with strong varietal characteristics.
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.