Penfolds Bin 600 Cabernet Shiraz 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Penfolds
Label Name:
 
Bin 600 Cabernet Shiraz
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
California (Cabernet from Napa Valley; Shiraz from Paso Robles).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 68%, Shiraz 32%.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores: James Suckling 95; Australian Wine Companion 95; Wine Spectator 93; Wine & Spirits 93; Robert Parker (WA) 91+; Jancis Robinson 16. 5/20

Tasting Note
Concentrated dark-fruited core of blackberry, black cherry and cassis with dark chocolate, toasted coconut, and warm North African spices; fine talc-like tannins and bright acidity lead to a long, savory finish. (<=50 words)

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roast lamb, barbecued short ribs, beef kebabs; Asian pairings: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, Sichuan beef, lamb shawarma or Moroccan-style tagine.

Production Method
Fermented and blended from Napa Cabernet and Paso Robles Shiraz; matured 16 months in American oak barriques (40% new); sealed under natural cork.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Penfolds (est. 1844), using California fruit from selected growers and the Camatta Hills vineyard (Penfolds cuttings from Australian heritage sites). Bin 600 references the Camatta/’Creston 600’ site.