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Bin 28 offers a showcase of warm-climate Australian Shiraz, robust and generously flavored. First made in 1959, Bin 28 is named after the famous Barossa Valley purchased by Penfolds in 1945 and from which the wine was originally sourced. Today, Bin 28 is a multi-region, multi-vineyard blend, with the Barossa Valley always well represented.

Vineyard Notes

Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Padthaway, Wrattonbully, Fleurieu, Robe, Mt Lofty Ranges, Adelaide Hills, Langhorne Creek

Vintage Notes

South Australias viticultural regions experienced relatively dry conditions, and near long-term winter/spring temperatures during vine dormancy and at the beginning of the growing season. After a racing start, a short spell of cooler weather in early November slowed down grapevine development. Warm and sunny weather prevailed throughout most of spring, providing optimal conditions for flowering and fruit-set. Summer was warm, Barossa Valley experienced 22 days of temperature greater than 35C while McLaren Vale experienced 17 days of temperature greater than 35C a maximum of 42.1C on January 18th. Padthaway, Robe and Wrattonbully also had a warm, dry growing season by regional standards. Late flowering and the delayed onset of version throughout the south-east slowed harvest by a few weeks. The warm and dry weather carried into autumn, setting up an Indian summer with favorable conditions for ripening grapes.

Ageing: 12 months in seasoned American oak hogsheads

Single price: $39.99/bottle