2023 Bin 28 Shiraz

Name: 2023 Bin 28 Shiraz
Brand: PEW
SKU: 8104009
Price: 40.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$40

/ 750 mL

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This wine is imported from Australia. State import laws allow us to ship this wine to the following states: AK, CA, DC, FL, MA, MN, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OR, SC, TN, WV, and WI.

Wine analysis

Alc/Vol: 14.5%
Volume: 750 mL
pH: 3.64
Acidity: 6.5 g/L
Grape Variety: Shiraz
Vineyard Region:
- Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Padthaway
Maturation: 12 months in American oak hogsheads (15% new)
Peak Drinking: Now - 2043

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Overview

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

The 2023 vintage eloquently expresses Penfolds House Style, balancing fruit intensity with a structure poised for ageing. This makes it both an immediate pleasure and a candidate for cellaring, promising to evolve with complexity over time.

2023 Bin 28 Shiraz

$40

2023 Bin 28 Shiraz

Taste Description

Blue fruits instantly emerge, specifically elderberries, blueberries, and bilberries. Poached plums merge with the exotic spiciness of cassia bark, imparting rich flavours. A hint of meat adds depth and character to the profile. The mouthfeel is sculpted by chocolate powder tannins, which are luxurious and precise, lending a structure that is both assertive and velvety. Also present is the umami complexity of tomato consommé, enriched with piquant olive tapenade. The palate is further textured by a ferrous minerality.

PALATE

NOSE

The bouquet unfolds with an array of decadent aromatics,
reminiscent of a French pâtisserie. A blend of baking spices
emerges first, with cinnamon sugar, sweet custard, and the warmth of Chelsea tea cakes. Next, a berry pudding note emerges, with a compote of red and black fruits. Skillet-roasted meat and herb-infused pan scrapings are present. An indulgent sweet note of blueberry pie rounds out a complex, inviting aroma profile that is unmistakably Penfolds.

Colour

Purple core with a red rim.

VINTAGE CONDITIONS

The 2023 growing season in Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Padthaway, and Wrattonbully was a year of overcoming climatic challenges, yet the results speak to the skill of our vineyard teams and the dedication of the growers. The Barossa Valley’s winter rainfall was near average. A cooler spring, punctuated by a series of thunderstorms, delayed flowering and fruit set. Viticulturalists were on high alert with rainfall well above longterm average. Conditions improved with the onset of summer and a return to milder weather. The harvest saw moderate temperatures that resulted in a later-than-usual harvest of highquality Shiraz. The extra hang time encouraged the development of distinctive varietal characteristics. McLaren Vale also experienced significant rainfall in the growing season, leading to cooler-than-average temperatures, which affected flowering and reduced yields. However, a warmer, drier summer allowed
the vines to recover, and the cool harvest yielded Shiraz with concentrated flavours and ripe tannins. Padthaway also had above-average rainfall and cooler spring temperatures, which delayed the phenological stages. Despite this, the region avoided significant frost events and the harvest produced exceptional Shiraz grapes picked in an orderly fashion. Wrattonbully faced similar conditions with above-average rainfall, leading to a cooler,
wetter start to the season. This resulted in a prolonged vintage and slower ripening rates. Nonetheless, high-quality blocks adapted well, performing admirably in the prevailing conditions.