Bin 28 offers a showcase of warm-climate Australian Shiraz ripe, robust and generously flavoured. First made in 1959, Bin 28 is named after the famous Barossa Valley Kalimna Vineyard purchased by Penfolds in 1945 and from which the wine was originally sourced. Today, Bin 28 is a multi-region, multi-vineyard blend, with the Barossa Valley always well represented.

COLOUR
Purple with a darkened core

NOSE
An initial impact of high-toned dark notes a Shiraz tarriness, black-bean sauce. Following, a tussle between the spice jar's anise and ginger and the blender's coffee-grind and mocha. Minutes later, without as much as the provocation of a swirl of the glass, the aromatic ascent of pan scrapings, a rich jus and smokey meats.

PALATE
Bright. Volume, generous in every sense. A purple fruit spectrum unfolds a fresh assortment of plums and dark berries many varieties of both. What may appear to be a soft, smooth Haighs. Chocolate-like mouth-coating to some, a roasted eggplant texture and creaminess to others! Tannins soft and even, texture - almost velvety/suede. Yet, still tarry!

Vintages vary by location. The current vintage in stock will be shipped.

Bottle Size: 750ml

Launched with the 1990 vintage in 1993, Bin 407 was developed in response to the increasing availability of high quality cabernet sauvignon fruit. Inspired by Bin 707, Bin 407 offers varietal definition and approachability, yet still with structure and depth of flavour. Textbook cabernet sauvignon, the varietally expressive Bin 407 highlights the rewards of Penfolds multi-region, multi-vineyard blending, with a core of ripe fruit supported by sensitive use of French and American oak.

Medium-bodied. The complete package:

Fruit: Juicy redcurrant jelly, dark plum (and plum acidity), fresh rhubarb.

Acidity: ‘Just right’ – a lively and lifted conveyance from initial lip-contact to sated ingestion.

Tannins: Integrated, polished-graphite tannins

Oak: Seamlessly hidden/concealed oak. Melding well with fruit.

Overall, cabernet balance and definition, sans exaggeration.