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Penfolds
2021 Penfolds Bin 128 Coonawarra Shiraz
$40.00
Bottle
Price
$40.00
$480.00
Case
(12)
Price
$480.00
Member Pricing
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 and WV.
Tasting Notes
The palate is medium-weight, relative to the likes of the warm climate Bin 28 shiraz. The blue fruits noted on the nose are quite apparent on the flavour profile. However, the wine is orientated towards the savoury end of the spectrum. Cured meats, pepper, olives and paprika flavours vying for attention. On further inspection, almond kernels and cardamom add to the allure. The tannins are silken, finely woven around the fruit. The acid line is as neat as a pin. Everything is in the right place, a lovely wine now with decades of potential for those who can wait.
Technical Information
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| Varietal | Shiraz |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Volume | 750mL |
| Blend | Shiraz |
| Oak Treatment | 12 Months In French Oak Hogsheads (21% New, 22% 1-Y.O.) |
| Alcohol % | 14.5% |
| pH | 3.6 |
| Wine Analysis Acidity | Alc/Vol: 14.5%, PH: 3.60, Acidity: 6.6g/L |
Scores & Accolades
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96
Ray Jordan
"I was immediately transported back to the great 128 vintages of ’86, 90 and 91. This is the best I have tasted since those stellar examples of this wonderful Coonawarra shiraz. A thoroughly beautiful example of this great Aussie shiraz. Gets 12 months in French oak of which 21% was new. Has a creamy rich dark fruit character, with lifted savoury and cracked peppery notes. The palate is very long with a limestone-like tannin influence. Has that distinctive fine and focused Coonawarra acidity which promotes a long finish. Brimming with smooth deeply intense fruit concentration. Cellar: 12 years. 14.5% alc – 96 points"
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95
Dave Brookes
"I was immediately transported back to the great 128 vintages of ’86, 90 and 91. This is the best I have tasted since those stellar examples of this wonderful Coonawarra shiraz. A thoroughly beautiful example of this great Aussie shiraz. Gets 12 months in French oak of which 21% was new. Has a creamy rich dark fruit character, with lifted savoury and cracked peppery notes. The palate is very long with a limestone-like tannin influence. Has that distinctive fine and focused Coonawarra acidity which promotes a long finish. Brimming with smooth deeply intense fruit concentration. Cellar: 12 years. 14.5% alc – 96 points"
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95
Huon Hooke
"Very deep, dark, brooding red/black/purple colours; amazing blackberry and iodine, graphite and violets on the nose, powerful and leaping from the glass. Very deep flavour, fills the mouth and has breadth as well as depth. A riot of fragrances here. Full bodied, supple and fleshy in the tannin department, with a lovely supple finish. Soft acidity. A stunningly good Bin 128. Drink 2023 – 2039. 14.5% alc – 95 points"
Vintage
Coonawarra had a dry start to the growing season. However, February was wetter than average thanks to an inch of rain falling on the 5th and 6th. Spring was notably warm. Conditions for flowering were the best reported in 20 years, leading to excellent fruit set and yields. A peak of extreme heat occurred on 16th February, with maximum temperatures consistently >35°C for a four-day period. Overall, the summer and autumn conditions were cooler than average, allowing shiraz grapes to ripen slowly and evenly. The extra hang time produced lovely varietal characters. A brilliant vintage.