Penfolds Bin 8 Shiraz Cabernet Red Wine 75cl

Penfolds Bin 8 is a classic Australian blend of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, crafted in the traditional Penfolds style. This elegant wine shows ripe sweet fruit flavours supported by softly integrated oak and silky tannins.

Penfolds has long maintained a system of numbered 'bins' in the cellars at Magill where the finest wines were stored. The renowned Bin series, first created in 1959, reflects Penfolds meticulous winemaking approach of sourcing the best fruit from premium vineyards, in order to marry both regional and varietal characters to the distinctive Penfolds style. Penfolds wines established 1844 South Australia

Dietary Information
Allergy Advice: Contains Sulphites.

Manufacturer: Penfolds Wines Pty Ltd, 78 Penfold Road, Magill Sa 5072, Australia.

Country of Origin: Australia

• Packaging: Bottle
• Alcohol by volume: 14.5%
• Serving suggestion: This elegant wine shows ripe sweet fruit flavours supported by softly integrated oak and silky tannins
• Alcoholic content: 10.9 units
• Region of origin: South Australia
• Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz/Syrah
• Producer: Penfolds
• Winemaker: Peter Gago
• Wine colour: Red
• Type of closure: Oak Bark Cork
• Storage instructions: This wine can be drunk now but will further improve if carefully stored for up to 10 + years
• History: Bin 8 was first made in 2003 and is a modern exemplar of Penfolds multi-regional and multi-varietal blending philosophy. Ripe, balanced fruit flavours are supported by softly integrated oak resulting in an impressive, smooth red wine. It was introduced in response to a heightened interest in shiraz and cabernet sauvignon blends, a classic.
• Regional information: 82% Shiraz, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon 12 months in American oak hogsheads (22% new) and French oak hogsheads (6% new)
• Vinification: 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 off well. While bunch weights and berry numbers were low across the major growing regions, the harvest produced some outstanding parcels of shiraz and cabernet sauvignon with strong varietal characteristics.