PENFOLDS BIN 28 SHIRAZ

Penfolds Bin 28 Shiraz (often called Kalimna Bin 28) is one of Australia’s benchmark Shiraz wines. First produced in 1959, it was originally sourced from the famous Barossa Valley Kalimna vineyard and has since evolved into a multi-region South Australian blend anchored by Barossa fruit.

It represents the “Penfolds house style”: powerful, fruit-driven, and structured with oak influence.

Origin & Composition

1. Country: Australia
2. Region: South Australia (Barossa Valley dominant)
3. Grape: 100% Shiraz (Syrah)
4. Style: Warm-climate, full-bodied red

Bin 28 is deliberately blended from multiple vineyards to ensure consistency and richness year-to-year, rather than expressing a single terroir.

Winemaking

1. Fermentation in stainless steel
2. Aged ~12 months in American oak barrels
3. Oak plays a noticeable role, contributing sweetness, spice, and structure

Sensory Profile

Appearance

1. Deep ruby to purple with dense core

Nose

1. Ripe black fruits: blackberry, black cherry, plum
2. Chocolate and mocha
3. Sweet spice: vanilla, clove, cinnamon
4. Subtle savory/meaty undertones

Palate

1. Full-bodied, rich, and concentrated
2. Dark fruit-driven core (blackberry, mulberry)
3. Cocoa powder texture with integrated oak
4. Notes of licorice, anise, and spice
5. Firm but rounded tannins

Finish

1. Long, plush, and slightly sweet-fruited
2. Lingering spice and oak