PenfoldsBin 128 Shiraz 2008
Dry, Full Bodied style of Shiraz
Coonawarra, Australia
About this product
Dry, Full Bodied style of ShirazCoonawarra, AustraliaCreated back in 1962, the Bin 128 showcases the unique climate and growing conditions of one of Australia's benchmark cool-climate regions, Coonawarra. Since 1980, Bin 128 has been entirely matured in French oak which assists the wine to highlight all the subtle nuances of the classic region. Continuing to show aromas and flavours of white pepper and floral spice and in more recent decades, a richer and fuller bodied style. This Shiraz is from our Cellar Release Programme and offers a fantastic
Created back in 1962, the Bin 128 showcases the unique climate and growing conditions of one of Australia's benchmark cool-climate regions, Coonawarra. Since 1980, Bin 128 has been entirely matured in French oak which assists the wine to highlight all the subtle nuances of the classic region. Continuing to show aromas and flavours of white pepper and floral spice and in more recent decades, a richer and fuller bodied style. This Shiraz is from our Cellar Release Programme and offers a fantastic
Full bodied red wines have a noticeably textural mouthfeel with bold, complex flavours. Often deeply coloured.
Dry wines have no trace of sweetness at all.
- TypeShiraz
- Size750ML
- RegionCoonawarra
- Current Vintage2008
- Standard Drinks8.6
- Alcohol Volume14.5%
- Langtons ClassifiedExcellent
- CountryAustralia
- StateSouth Australia
- Brand NamePenfolds
- Wine MakerPeter Gago
- ClosureScrew Cap
- Wine SweetnessDry
- Wine BodyFull Bodied
Vintage 2008
93 points MW
Deep crimson purple. Fragrant blueberry, blackberry pastille aromas with aniseed, dark chocolate, herb garden notes. Superbly buoyant and seductive wine ...
James Halliday
Australian wine writer, critic and winemaker
Vintage 2008
93 points Halliday Wine Companion
Strong colour; black fruit aromas have a caress of oak; the medium-bodied palate opens up to cherry, plum and blackberry fruits with precisely judged oak and tannin support; a long future.
Ratings and Reviews
WRITE A REVIEW
Be the first to write a review.