Penfolds Bin 600 Cabernet Shiraz 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Penfolds
Label Name:
 
Bin 600 Cabernet Shiraz
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
California (Napa Valley for Cabernet; Paso Robles for Shiraz)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Shiraz (Syrah)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Tyson Stelzer 96pts; Houn Hooke (The Real Review) 96pts; Andrew Caillard MW 95pts; James Suckling 94pts

Tasting Note
Deep ruby with blackcurrant, boysenberry and dark cherry framed by brioche/blueberry-pastry, steamed-fig and treacly notes; savory pepper-crusted ham, green peppercorn, dark chocolate and vanilla oak. Creamy, bright palate with fine tannins and a cherry-cream finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, beef short ribs, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), beef rendang, spicy Szechuan beef.

Production Method
Fermented separately; matured ~16 months in American oak barriques (approx. 53% new), then blended from Napa Cabernet and Paso Robles Shiraz.

Vineyard Info
Penfolds: historic Australian house (founded 1844) with a California Collection sourcing Napa and Paso Robles fruit; Bin 600 is the Californian Cabernet–Shiraz expression in their global range.