Penfolds Bin 149 Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Penfolds
Label Name:
 
Bin 149 Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley (Oakville, Rutherford, Calistoga) 85.1%  & South Australia 14.9%
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Andrew Caillard 98; The Somm Journal 98; James Suckling 97; Huon Hooke 97; Tyson Stelzer 97; Decanter 96; Vinous 96; Robert Parker/Wine Advocate ~95

Tasting Note
Inky black-fruit core of blackberry, cassis and wild blueberries with mocha, cedar, sandalwood, menthol lift and subtle green olive. Bright acidity, dense plush fruit, fine al-dente tannins and a long, savory, chocolate-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheddar; Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/gochujang beef), char siu, Peking duck, Szechuan beef or hoisin-glazed dishes.

Production Method
Barrel-fermented elements; matured ~16 months in new oak (approx. 80% French, 20% American). Assembled from Napa Valley parcels with a South Australian component and bottled under cork.

Vineyard Info
Penfolds, established 1844, expanded into California with a ‘California Collection’. Bin 149 (introduced 2018) blends selected Napa Valley blocks with South Australian Cabernet to reflect Penfolds’ House Style.