Penfolds Bin 128 Coonawarra Shiraz 2016

Penfolds Bin 128 Coonawarra Shiraz 2016Penfolds Rewards of Patience tasting panel 2021 5 5 rating Penfolds Bin 128 is sourced from the unique terra rossa soils of Coonawarra, a region that exemplifies the perfume, transparency and seductive nature of cool climate red table wines. Coonawarra has remained the sole source of shiraz fruit for Bin 128 since the inaugural release of the 1962 vintage. In order to further enhance the regional qualities of Bin 128, the wine is matured in a mixture

not single vineyards

reverse compaction and allow oxygen to penetrate at depth

Wine Advocate

Vintage conditions: Healthy winter rains in the Barossa Valley were followed by a dry and mild-to-warm spring which aided budburst

They reckon James Busby brought it over from Clos du Vougeot in the 1830s

The 1957 vintage is officially recognised as the first St Henri commercial release under the Penfolds name

with lashings of persuasive tannins and good length

"If you're looking for a good Penfolds red to buy and to drink then I'd recommend that you seek Bin 2 out

which has depth

Matured in 92% French and 8% American (28% new

finishing fleshy and well-structured

Louis Roederer is one of the last Grande Marque Houses in Champagne that is independent and family owned