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Penfolds : Bin 28 Shiraz 2022

Name: Penfolds : Bin 28 Shiraz 2022
Brand: Penfolds
SKU: G401/22
Price: 38.9 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.64 (513 reviews)

Southern Australia

Barossa Valley

- Red - See details

Parker | 92

J. Robinson | 16.5

Vinous - A. Galloni | 93

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Marks and reviews

/100

Robert Parker

Erin Larkin

The 2022 Bin 28 Shiraz differs from the 128 in that the latter is sourced solely from Coonawarra and matured in French oak. Here, the Bin 28 comes from McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, Padthaway and Wrattonbully and is matured in American oak. I find this wine to be concentrated and fierce, with plentiful tannins that are a little rugged. They frame the succulent, ripe, juicy fruit and present the wine as a complete package. This is a huge wine, and fans of the style will be thrilled this season because it is a lot of everything: beautiful fruit, abundant tannin, obvious oak and enduring length. It has 14.5% alcohol, a pH of 3.68 and 6.6 grams per liter of total acidity.

/100

Wine Spectator

MaryAnn Worobiec

Offers an impressive mix of fruit flavors and oak influences, finding an expressive balance between framboise, cherry and pomegranate flavors that are ripe, fleshy and fresh. On the oak side, smooth vanilla, almond nougat and milk chocolate notes are showy, along with grace notes of cedar, Saigon cinnamon and clove. Drink now through 2033. 12,360 cases imported.

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Decanter

Softer than its Coonawarra cousin (Bin 128 Shiraz), this multi-region amalgam presents a chocolatey edge to the dark plum flavours of well-rounded Shiraz, yet it still has great drive, taking the fruit on a leisurely journey through a lengthy mid-palate that never stretches too wide. This wine has replaced the popular Kalimna Shiraz in the Penfolds line-up, renamed due to the broad sourcing of Shiraz grapes from four regions across South Australia, but it represents the same kind of red-fruited generosity and warm embrace as its predecessor.

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James Suckling

The aromas of crushed stones and blackberries are impressive. Dark fruit and dusty tannins spread across the medium-bodied palate. It delivers plenty of pretty fruit that goes long and focused. Drink now or hold. Screw cap.

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Vinous

Angus Hughson

Fans of classically broad-shouldered, flavorsome vintages of Shiraz Bin 28 will be very happy with the 2022. It is bold yet balanced, rich and ripe, but also with a strong core and cellaring potential. It radiates blackberry, cherry compote, and new leather aromas with faint spicy tones. The structure shows its class, particularly with tannin ripeness and weight that keeps the wine’s shape through to a lengthy finish. Enjoyable now, but it will be impressive after a decade in the cellar.

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The Wine Independent

Lisa Perrotti-Brown

The 2022 Bin 28 Shiraz was aged for 12 months in seasoned American oak hogsheads. Deep garnet-purple in color, notes of boysenberries, black cherries and fresh raspberries shoot from the glass, followed by touches of anise and tar with a pinch of Sichuan pepper. The medium- to full-bodied palate delivers bright, cheery red and black fruit flavors with a lively line and ripe, rounded tannins, finishing on a peppery note. According to chief winemaker Peter Gago, 2021 and 2022 in South Australia were as good as it gets for grape-growing. 2022 was relatively cool—cooler than 2021. There were no temperature peaks above 35 degrees Celsius in 2022.

Description

Characteristics and Tasting Recommendations for the Penfolds Bin 28 Shiraz 2022

Tasting

Color
The color reveals an intense purple hue with a deep black core, reflecting the wine's concentration.

Nose
The bouquet expresses remarkable varietal typicity with aromas of black pudding, anise and fennel seeds, licorice and milk chocolate. These mingle with red, blue and black fruits, accompanied by sweet spices such as ground cinnamon, toasted fennel seeds, clove, mace and sumac powder.

Palate
The attack reveals a texture reminiscent of cocoa powder. The oak provides structure without overpowering the ensemble. The black fruits evolve towards black plum and roasted game, supported by gentle Christmas spices and a hint of icing sugar. The wine remains lively from start to finish, carried by fine, structuring tannins. The balance endures with layered complexity and an accessible style.

Food and Wine Pairings

This Shiraz pairs perfectly with grilled red meats, gently spiced stews and aged cheeses.

Serving and Aging

This wine can be enjoyed now but will evolve beautifully until around 2045. Serve at 16-18°C; decanting for one hour will fully reveal its aromas.

An Australian Shiraz of Captivating Liveliness and Balance

The Estate

Founded in 1844 by Dr. Christopher Rawson Penfold and his wife Mary at Magill Estate near Adelaide, Penfolds now spans vineyards in Southern Australia, Western Australia, New South Wales and Victoria. Mary Penfold, a visionary pioneer, managed the estate after 1870, establishing its reputation. When Max Schubert joined the Penfolds venture in the 1950s, he infused the estate's wines with the elegance of the great Bordeaux wines that so fascinated him. The estate is currently owned by Treasury Wine Estates. Penfolds stands out for its iconic cuvées such as Grange Hermitage and Bin 707, its multi-regional approach combining varied terroirs, and its practices blending tradition and sustainability, making this house an essential reference in the Australian wine landscape.

The Vineyard

Produced since 1959, this Bin 28 Shiraz is a wine from Barossa Valley made from a blend of four distinct regions: McLaren Vale contributes 55% with its rich soils, Barossa Valley brings 25% of its typicity, while Padthaway and Wrattonbully complete the blend with 6% and 5% respectively. This diversity of terroirs endows the wine with its complexity and unique character, each region imparting its own climatic and geological characteristics.

The Vintage

The 2022 vintage is characterized by contrasting climatic conditions across the regions. McLaren Vale benefited from a temperate season with only three days above 35°C, allowing for optimal harvest timing. Barossa Valley experienced cooler-than-average temperatures with spring storms generating high yields. Padthaway suffered frost in October but without major heatwaves or harvest delays due to rain. Wrattonbully recorded 49% more rainfall from October to April, slowing ripening and delaying the harvest, but producing some exceptional Shiraz parcels.

Winemaking and Aging

Aged for 12 months in American oak barrels, 10% of which are new.

Grape Variety

100% Shiraz.

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