Penfolds Bin 150 Marananga Shiraz 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Penfolds
Label Name:
 
Bin 150 Marananga Shiraz
Vintage:
 
2019
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
Halliday Wine Companion 94; Andrew Caillard MW 97; Huon Hooke 96; Decanter 95; World of Fine Wine 95; Jancis Robinson 17/20; Josh Raynolds 94

Tasting Note
Dense blackberry, blueberry and black plum with mocha, espresso, dark chocolate, licorice and roasted chestnut; fine dusty tannins, integrated oak spice and a long, claret-like finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye or wagyu, roast lamb, braised short ribs, mushroom and truffle dishes; Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu, Szechuan beef, teriyaki steak, rich beef curries.

Production Method
Single-region Shiraz fermented traditionally; matured 12 months in American hogsheads/puncheons (32% new, 29% 1yo) and French oak (9% new, 30% 1yo).

Vineyard Info
Penfolds, founded 1844, is an iconic Australian house. Bin 150 is a Marananga sub-regional Shiraz showcasing the Barossa's ancient red soils and powerfully concentrated, ageworthy style.