Bin 28 Shiraz 2023 (Cork)
Penfolds
Bin 28 Shiraz 2023 (Cork)
Overview
Overview
Bin 28 offers a showcase of warm climate Australian Shiraz – ripe, robust, and generously flavoured. First made in 1959, Bin 28 was originally named after the famous Barossa Valley Kalimna vineyard from which the wine was originally sourced. Today, Bin 28 is a multi-region, multi-vineyard blend, with the Barossa Valley always well represented.
The 2023 vintage eloquently expresses Penfolds House Style, balancing fruit intensity with a structure poised for ageing. This makes it both an immediate pleasure and a candidate for cellaring, promising to evolve with complexity over time.
| Varietal | Shiraz |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Multi Region |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Cork |
| Alc/Vol | 14.5% |
| Peak Drinking | Now - 2043 |
| Winemaker | The Penfolds Team |
Awards and Accolades
Awards and Accolades
| 96 Points | Lisa Cardelli |
| 95 Points | Andrew Caillard MW |
| 95 Points | Ray Jordan |
| 95 Points | Dave Brookes |
Lisa Cardelli
"A very considered medley of black and blue fruit emerges at the first look, with a glimpse of black cherries and elderberries. Just give it some time, and it will show you what it is capable of: carob, rolled tobacco leaf, spearmint, polished new leather, and olive tapenade. You named it; you have it. Every sniff delivers a new aroma. Such a captivating nose. Tannins are monumental, with the right degree of fruit bitterness; the acidity sustains the structure. Leave this wine in the glass for a while before savouring it; it holds up well to oxygen, improving with time. 96 Points."
Andrew Caillard
"Deep crimson. Intense black cherry/ kirsch, blackberry, dark chocolate aromas with attractive herb/ chinotto notes. Inky deep and generous with lovely blackberry, black cherry, mulberry fruits, fresh supple chocolaty tannins and well-integrated roasted walnut/ hint marzipan notes. Builds up brambly firm at the finish with seductive bittersweet notes. Buoyant, exuberant and voluminous with an underlying brambly vigour. Drinking well now but should further develop over the medium term. Drink now – 2037. 14.5% alc. 95 Points."
Dave Brooke
"Plenty of depth and latent fruit power with this release; perhaps a little more power than last year's model, with fine, strong tannins supporting the fruit beautifully. A strong release for the Bin 28 Shiraz. 95 Points."
Taste Description
Taste Description
Nose
The bouquet unfolds with an array of decadent aromatics, reminiscent of a French pâtisserie. A blend of baking spices emerges first, with cinnamon sugar, sweet custard, and the warmth of Chelsea tea cakes. Next, a berry pudding note emerges, with a compote of red and black fruits. Skillet-roasted meat and herb-infused pan scrapings are present. An indulgent sweet note of blueberry pie rounds out a complex, inviting aroma profile that is unmistakably Penfolds.
Flavours and Palate
Blue fruits instantly emerge, specifically elderberries, blueberries, and bilberries. Poached plums merge with the exotic spiciness of cassia bark, imparting rich flavours. A hint of meat adds depth and character to the profile. The mouthfeel is sculpted by chocolate powder tannins, which are luxurious and precise, lending a structure that is both assertive and velvety. Also present is the umami complexity of tomato consommé, enriched with piquant olive tapenade. The palate is further textured by a ferrous minerality
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
South Australia
Home to the oldest vines in the country, and no less than 18 wine growing regions, South Australia accounts for almost 50% of Australia’s wine production. The Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Langhorne Creek and Coonawarra are well known for their world class reds, with Adelaide Hills, Clare Valley and Eden Valley praised for their exceptional Chardonnay and Riesling.
Vintage Conditions
The 2023 growing season in Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Padthaway, and Wrattonbully was a year of overcoming climatic challenges, yet the results speak to the skill of our vineyard teams and the dedication of the growers. The Barossa Valley’s winter rainfall was near average. A cooler spring, punctuated by a series of thunderstorms, delayed flowering and fruit set. Conditions improved with the onset of summer and a return to milder weather. The harvest saw moderate temperatures that resulted in a later-than-usual harvest of high-quality Shiraz. McLaren Vale also experienced significant rainfall in the growing season, leading to cooler-than-average temperatures, which affected flowering and reduced yields. However, a warmer, drier summer allowed the vines to recover, and the cool harvest yielded Shiraz with concentrated flavours and ripe tannins. Padthaway also had above-average rainfall and cooler spring temperatures, which delayed the phenological stages. Wrattonbully faced similar conditions with above-average rainfall, leading to a cooler, wetter start to the season. Nonetheless, high-quality blocks adapted well, performing admirably in the prevailing conditions.
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.