Penfolds Bin 150 Marananga Shiraz 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Penfolds
Label Name:
 
Bin 150 Marananga Shiraz
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Marananga, Barossa Valley, South Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Key critic scores: James Suckling 96, Robert Parker/Wine Advocate (Joe Czerwinski) 95, James Halliday 95, Jancis Robinson 17/20. Drinking window commonly cited: 2023–2035

Tasting Note
Dense blackberry and plum fruit with tarry, licorice and dark chocolate notes; cedar and vanilla oak spice, finely grained tannins, fresh acidity and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled or roasted lamb, braised beef, barbecued steak, roasted leg of lamb, aged cheddar and hard cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Sichuan beef, char siu, spicy yakitori, Malaysian rendang or lamb satay.

Production Method
Fermented as Shiraz and matured ~12 months in French and American hogsheads and puncheons (approx. 25% new French, 25% new American; remainder one‑year‑old).

Vineyard Info
Penfolds, founded in the 19th century, is an iconic Australian producer. Bin 150 is a sub‑regional expression showcasing Marananga's warm, red soils in the Barossa Valley.