Bin 169 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Name: Bin 169 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Brand: PEW
SKU: 7255738
Price: 420.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$420

/ 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%
Volume: 750 mL
pH: 3.58
Acidity: 6.6g/L
Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard Region:
- Coonawarra
Maturation: Matured for 14 months in new French oak.
Peak Drinking: 2016 – 2036.

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Overview

Created to reflect Penfolds contemporary winemaking approach, emphasising both regionality and maturation of Cabernet Sauvignon in fine grained French oak. A style that is immediately Penfolds, whilst simultaneously illustrative of its ongoing search for diversity and style separation. An honest reflection of the region and a testament of Penfolds longstanding commitment to the vineyards of Coonawarra.

Bin 169 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

$420

"Ticks all the boxes: 1. Contemporary 2. Regional 3. Classic 4. Varietal 5. Penfolds—And yet, erringly one outside of the (Penfolds stylistic) box!"

Peter Gago, Penfolds Chief Winemaker

Bin 169 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Taste Description

Classically apportioned—an acid-tannin tension reinforcing an unmistakable ‘Coonawarra Line’ across the palate. Precision, defined. This tannin-acid duet renders a nervier, added dimension… more than that contributed via the palate’s cranberry, persimmon and pomegranate fruit grip/bite. Also, Moroccan preserved lemon, star anise and smokey paprika (barrel-ferment induced?) elements serve to further complex a varietal cassis and black olive flavour base. An overtly long, enduring finish. Voluminous. Persistent.

PALATE

NOSE

Initially tell-tale cassis, black olive aromas with a suggestion of sun-dried tomato, beetroot juice and a modicum of mint. Yet beneath, a layer of ‘varietal complication’— dandelion, bayleaf, North-African spices… mustard powder, cumin. The next layer nonchalantly and unhurriedly unfurls to reveal a root-vegetable (earthy, stock/broth) combination of parsnip and celeriac. And finally to complicate (sorry, complex) further— dried rose-petal/tarragon/thyme. Oak? 100% new, yet concealed in the shadow of the more imposing descriptors above!

Colour

Vibrant purple. Dense core.

VINTAGE CONDITIONS

Coonawarra experienced an exceptional start to the season with replenishing winter rains boosting underlying aquifiers. Favourable conditions continued during spring, allowing for excellent vine canopy development and fruit set. A burst of hot weather across November accelerated the ripening season, before the weather patterns settled in the new year. With wines achieving exceptional fruit definition and optimum tannin maturity, the 2010 vintage will long be remembered as a benchmark for Cabernet Sauvignon.