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2019 Bin 600 Cabernet Shiraz Gift Box
Californian Release

2019 Bin 600 Cabernet Shiraz Gift Box

Sale price$50
/ 750 mL

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Overview

Bin 600 is intrinsically linked to Penfolds beginning in California, a narrative that now spans three decades. In 1998, Penfolds imported a heritage selection of vine cuttings from South Australia's esteemed Kalimna and Magill Estate vineyards and planted them in Californian soil. The original name of the Camatta Hills vineyard was called Creston “600” Ranch, a special place in the Penfolds California timeline for it serves as a reference point to the start of our American journey.  

Awards & Accolades

96

Andrew Caillard | The Vintage Journal



"Deep crimson. Complex dark chocolate, chinotto, blackberry pastille, hint raspberry aromas with wax polish notes. Richly concentrated, voluminous and smooth with seductive blackberry pastille, blackcurrant, roasted coffee, mocha/ malt flavours, fine grainy/ cedar-like tannins, lovely mid-palate volume and fresh long acidity. Finishes chocolaty firm and long. A lovely wine with ample sweet fruit notes, richness and torque. Maturation for 17 months in new (40%) and
seasoned American oak. Drink now to 2038. 14.5% alc."

95

David Sly & Georgie Hindle, Decanter

"This Californian version of the Great Australian Blend, combining Cabernet Sauvignon with Shiraz (grown from Penfolds' South Australian vine cuttings) strikes immediate notes of familiarity. There's its spicy nose and easy harmony on the palate, seamlessly melding savoury comfort over a melange of rich red, blue and black fruit. Each component does its necessary work — the Cabernet bringing chew and texture and Shiraz giving a comforting cuddle until the blackberry grunt returns to deliver a stern final bass note. Released at A$90/bottle. Drinking Window 2022"

2019 Bin 600 Cabernet Shiraz Gift Box

Taste Description

PALATE

A glossy and resolved palate, malt and toast. Generous, sweet fruits. The sweet American oak wraps around the core of dark fruits encapsulating everything the wine holds within. When the oak bubble is pierced, a burst of custard, goji berries, medjool dates and choc-malt creaminess is released. Oregano, hazelnut and cinnamon season the palate. Structurally, the wine flares rather than focusses to a finish. A clarity to the tannins, a resolved palate.

VINTAGE CONDITIONS

Plentiful winter and spring rainfall set the vines up perfectly for the start of the growing season. In many Californian regions, budburst was two weeks later than long-term average. Summer was generally mild, with no prolonged hot weather. These conditions allowed the grapes to ripen slowly, allowing excellent varietal flavour development. Shiraz was especially strong with excellent phenolic content, while cabernet sauvignon was marked by fine tannins and fresh acidity.

Our California Collection

For 150 years, our pursuit remained within Australia's borders. Our journey to California marked a new chapter of Penfolds history and laid the foundations of a bold winemaking alliance between the northern and southern hemispheres.