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Penfolds Bin 128 Shiraz 2013

Penfolds Bin 128 Shiraz 2013
Penfolds Bin 128 Shiraz 2013

Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia



Community Score: 4.6/5
Community Reviews: 11
 
Price: $61.00
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Alcohol: 14%
 

Drink: 2015-2019

Bottle size: 750 ml
Winery: Penfolds

Jon Steeves rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

The Bin 128 from Penfolds 2013 vintage shows dense and dark purple tasted at 14.5% ABV. Vinified from 100% shiraz varietal from South Australia's Coonawarra region. The Bin 128 label was first produced from the 1962 vintage, the Bin series introduced in 1959 and Penfolds was established in 1844 now over 170 years of history behind it. This wine has a heritage built into it, quality extracted from the terroir and finest quality grapes and aged for 12 months after fermentation in French oak barrels. Aromatics of densely concentrated blackberry, strawberry, limestone minerality, black peppercorn, blueberry and a hint of sweet hay. The juicy, mouthwatering impact of this wonderful wine entices the senses to enjoy the unique texture and complexity of this well-balanced, well-integrated tapestry of aromas, flavours and elegant tannins. Pair this with rare AAA roast beef, mildly spiced Tex-mex fajitas, or gourmet BBQ bison burgers. Enjoy 2015-2025.
 

  


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