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Its saturated colour, generous dark-fruit profile and ripe tannins are balanced through the distinctive Penfolds approach to maturation. French and American oak are traditionally combined to frame the fruit while retaining the wine’s unmistakable regional identity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 release was matured for 16 months in French oak hogsheads, comprising 3% new and 61% seasoned oak, and American oak hogsheads, comprising 2% new and 34% seasoned oak. The unusually restrained proportion of new oak places greater emphasis on the purity, tension and structure of the Marananga fruit. Aromatically, the wine reveals mulberry, bilberry, blackberry and blackcurrant alongside plum, liquorice, dark chocolate and earthy savouriness. Notes of iodine, soy, black olive, graphite, violet and warming spice add further complexity. The palate is plush and concentrated, although its dense fruit remains tightly contained by prominent, multilayered tannins. Considerable freshness prevents the wine from becoming excessively heavy, while the oak supports rather than overwhelms its powerful structure. 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This multi-regional Australian Chardonnay is produced from fruit sourced across the Adelaide Hills, Tasmania and Tumbarumba, reflecting Penfolds’ philosophy of selecting grapes from regions where they grow best and most closely suit the intended wine style. Since the 2017 release, Bin 311 has evolved from a single-region wine into a blend of distinguished cool-climate Chardonnay sites. The 2025 growing season delivered mild and generally settled conditions across the three sourcing regions, supporting slow ripening, preserved acidity and detailed aromatic development. Cool nights in the Adelaide Hills helped retain freshness and fragrance, while Tasmania’s consistently cool conditions encouraged gradual flavour development and fine structural definition. Tumbarumba’s altitude and cold-air drainage moderated summer temperatures, extending the ripening period and contributing tension to the finished wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine underwent barrel fermentation and was matured for eight months in French oak barriques, of which 23% were new, allowing the oak to provide shape and texture without overwhelming the fruit. Pale straw with a subtle green tinge, it opens with focused aromas of Packham and Nashi pear, lemongrass, Thai basil and an intricate range of citrus characters. Notes of yuzu, finger lime, kaffir lime leaf, lemon curd and vanilla brûlée are complemented by flinty nuances of struck stone and wet steel. The palate is finely wrought and energetic, combining custard apple and citrus fruit with lees-derived creaminess and a gentle yoghurt-like texture. Savoury notes of daikon radish, green pepper and wet stone introduce complexity, while tight acidity and chalky phenolics carry the wine through a long and precise finish. 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First produced from the 1962 vintage, Bin 128 was created as an elegant regional counterpoint to the richer, warm-climate expression of Penfolds Bin 28 Shiraz. The wine is made entirely from Shiraz grown in Coonawarra, where the region’s distinctive terra rossa red clay soils lie over limestone. These celebrated soils, together with Coonawarra’s cool climate, contribute fragrance, transparency, mineral definition and refined structure to the finished wine. The 2024 growing season began with below-average winter rainfall and a cool spring marked by several late-October frost events, reducing yields in some low-lying vineyards. Significant rainfall arrived across the Limestone Coast in late November, replenishing soil moisture before cooler and wetter-than-average conditions continued through December.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom January, the season became progressively warmer and drier, allowing the grapes to develop concentration while retaining freshness. 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Bin 23 derives its name from Cellar 23 at Penfolds’ historic Magill Estate, where Pinot Noir barriques have traditionally been stored during maturation. The label follows in the footsteps of the Penfolds Cellar Reserve Pinot Noir, which was first produced from Adelaide Hills fruit in 1997. The 2025 release combines Pinot Noir sourced from Tasmania and Victoria’s Yarra Valley, two celebrated Australian cool-climate regions. This multi-regional approach reflects the continuing evolution of Bin 23 and allows Penfolds to explore the distinctive characteristics of different vineyard sites and Pinot Noir clones. Winter and early spring provided adequate soil moisture across the sourcing regions, supporting even budburst and balanced vine canopies. 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Fine tannins quietly frame the fruit, while refreshing acidity provides tension, clarity and persistence. 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First produced in 1959, Bin 28 was Penfolds’ inaugural officially numbered Bin wine and was originally named after the renowned Kalimna Vineyard in the Barossa Valley. Although the earliest releases were sourced exclusively from Kalimna, Bin 28 has evolved into a multi-regional and multi-vineyard expression of Australian Shiraz. The 2024 release brings together fruit from McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, Padthaway, Clare Valley and the Fleurieu, with the Barossa Valley continuing to play an important role in the blend. The growing season was generally warm and structured, following below-average winter rainfall and variable spring conditions across South Australia. An early-November heat event coincided with flowering in McLaren Vale and the Fleurieu, naturally reducing yields, while December rainfall refreshed the vines before ripening progressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry and warm conditions in the Barossa Valley contributed depth and concentration, while Padthaway’s cooler nights supported balance and Clare Valley’s elevation provided freshness and savoury definition. The wine was matured for 12 months in American oak hogsheads, of which only 9% were new, allowing the richness of the fruit to remain central to the finished style. Deep crimson in colour, it opens with pipe tobacco, worn leather and black tea before revealing vanilla custard, milk chocolate, Black Forest cake, quince paste and dried fig. Savoury layers of juniper, black pudding, foie gras and cracked black pepper add complexity to the generous aromatic profile. The palate combines mulberry, boysenberry and raspberry coulis with caper, roasted-meat savouriness, vanilla anglaise and subtle root beer spice. Juicy acidity provides energy and definition, while firm cocoa-dusted tannins carry the wine through a long, controlled and confident finish. 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First produced in 1960 by legendary Penfolds winemaker Max Schubert, Bin 389 has become one of Australia’s most recognised Cabernet Shiraz blends. The wine is often called “Baby Grange,” partly because components are traditionally matured in barrels previously used for the preceding vintage of Penfolds Grange. The 2024 release comprises 53% Cabernet Sauvignon and 47% Shiraz, combining the varietal definition of Cabernet with the generous fruit and mid-palate weight of Shiraz. Fruit was selected from Coonawarra, Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale and Padthaway, demonstrating Penfolds’ established multi-regional blending philosophy. The growing season began with below-average winter rainfall, resulting in reduced soil moisture and placing greater importance on balanced vineyard growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariable spring conditions and isolated periods of high temperatures affected fruit set in the Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale, while the cooler climates of Coonawarra and Padthaway moderated canopy development. December rainfall replenished the vineyards before warm and dry conditions returned from January, accelerating ripening and building concentration. A period of intense heat during March was followed by cooler April weather, allowing the winemaking team to make considered harvest decisions across the individual regions. The resulting small berries contributed concentrated flavour, savoury intensity and firm tannin structure suited to the traditional Bin 389 style. The wine was matured for 13 months in American oak hogsheads, of which 34% were new, providing sweetness, spice and structural support. Its aromatic profile combines mulberry and assorted black and red fruits with ironstone, black olive, green peppercorn, tobacco leaf, Italian herbs and lifted violet. The palate is rich and layered, revealing dark chocolate, cherry liqueur and blueberry alongside fresh acidity and silken, talc-like tannins. 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Tight, finely woven tannins extend the wine through a long, detailed and authoritative finish. 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Tight, finely woven tannins extend the wine through a long, detailed and authoritative finish. 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Created as a celebration of Shiraz, the variety that has played a defining role in the history and identity of Penfolds, this release presents a generous and confidently structured expression of Australian red wine. Its distinctive lineage includes a small portion of matured Penfolds Grange drawn directly from barrel. This inclusion adds an intriguing connection to the producer’s flagship Shiraz while allowing the Special Shiraz to retain its own individual character. Presented in a dry and full-bodied style, the wine combines concentrated berry fruit with savoury depth and polished texture. Aromas of dark berries and sweet spice introduce a profile that is both expressive and recognisably Penfolds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is silky and sleek, revealing berry coulis alongside pecan pie, hazelnut and bright goji berry nuances. Nutty richness adds breadth, while the vibrant fruit provides freshness and definition through the centre of the palate. 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First released in 1993 from the 1990 vintage, Bin 407 was developed in response to the increasing availability of high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon fruit. Inspired by the renowned Bin 707, it offers a more approachable expression of the variety while retaining the depth, structure and longevity associated with the Penfolds house style. The 2024 release draws Cabernet Sauvignon from Coonawarra, Padthaway, McLaren Vale, Wrattonbully and the Barossa Valley. This multi-regional approach allows Penfolds to combine aromatic definition, ripe fruit, savoury complexity and firm tannin structure within a single wine. The vintage began with below-average winter rainfall, followed by an unsettled spring that affected fruit set in several South Australian regions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRainfall during December helped stabilise vine canopies before warm and dry conditions prevailed from January onwards. Heat events during March encouraged smaller berries and concentrated flavours, while cooler April conditions allowed the winemaking team to make measured harvest decisions. The wine was matured for 12 months in French and American oak hogsheads, including 16% new French oak and 5% new American oak. Aromatically expressive, it combines wild raspberry and blackcurrant with forest floor, bay leaf, olive tapenade, cedar, baking spices and subtle herbal notes. The palate is creamy, broad and generously fruited, with mulberry and cherry plum supported by fresh acidity and pithy, chalk-like tannins. Savoury notes of toasted cumin and barbecue jalapeño provide additional depth and persistence. 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The initials RWT stand for “Red Winemaking Trial,” the internal name given to the project when development began during the early 1990s. After several years of experimentation, RWT was officially released in May 2000 with the 1997 vintage. The wine was conceived as a contemporary and regionally focused interpretation of Barossa Valley Shiraz, contrasting with the more muscular, multi-regional character of Penfolds Grange. Fruit is selected entirely from the Barossa Valley for its aromatic qualities, varietal definition, fine tannins and naturally plush texture. Unlike Grange, which is traditionally matured in American oak, RWT is matured exclusively in French oak to reinforce its refined and polished character. 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First produced in 1964, Bin 707 represents Cabernet Sauvignon through the distinctive Penfolds House Style of intensely flavoured fruit, multi-regional blending and maturation in new oak. The wine is not released automatically every year, with Penfolds withholding the label whenever fruit of the required style and quality is unavailable. The 2024 release is sourced from Coonawarra, the Barossa Valley and Padthaway, bringing together fruit from three distinguished South Australian Cabernet regions. Coonawarra contributes structural definition and varietal clarity, while the Barossa Valley brings concentration and Padthaway adds depth and balance. The season began with below-average winter rainfall, naturally moderating vine vigour and reducing soil-moisture reserves. 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The palate combines impressive density with finesse, supported by abundant fine-grained tannins and refreshing acidity. Blue and violet fruit notes meet savoury nuances of lamb jus and pan scrapings, creating a layered and confidently structured expression. 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Near- to above-average winter rainfall replenished vineyard soils, while cool spring temperatures, wind and several late-October hail events reduced yields, particularly in Barossa Valley Shiraz vineyards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mild summer with few extreme heat events encouraged gradual ripening and helped retain freshness across the selected vineyard sites. Low yields and an extended ripening period produced small berries with concentrated flavours, firm tannins and controlled power. The wine was matured for 18 months in American oak hogsheads, all of which were new, following the established Grange maturation approach. Impenetrably dark in colour, it presents a powerful aromatic profile of black cherry, dark chocolate and Chinotto alongside soot, blacksmith’s anvil, boot polish, black pudding, marrow and savoury pan scrapings. The palate is saturated and sumptuous, combining remarkable volume and density with energy, definition and drive. Black cherry and dark chocolate return alongside walnut and polished leather-like nuances, while an expansive flow of resolved tannins carries the wine across the palate. Despite its concentration, the wine retains a sense of precision and freshness that distinguishes the cooler 2022 season. Penfolds recommends a peak drinking window from 2028 to 2075, reflecting the wine’s exceptional structure and capacity for prolonged development. 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It is majestic, commanding and full-bodied, but also lithe, athletic and certainly more ‘Burgundian’!  And I have never thought this word, let alone written it.  It is conversational and charming, and the tannins are fresh, fine-grained and imperial.  They are certainly big and athletic, but they are also civilised, elegant and downright incredible.  This is a perfect example of a perfect, near-drinking Grange.  That said, I have no doubt it will run for at least three decades, too!”\u003c\/em\u003e — Matthew Jukes, MatthewJukes.com, 20\/20 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The ’21 Grange was undoubtedly a hard act to follow, but here we see a ’22 that is up for the challenge. Yes, there is an underlying power, the kind you expect from sourcing fruit from the big three – Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Coonawarra – in what was essentially a cool vintage. 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