{"product_id":"penfolds-bin-128-coonawarra-shiraz-2021","title":"Penfolds Bin 128 Coonawarra Shiraz 2021","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinery Background and History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePenfolds, founded in 1844 in Adelaide, remains a cornerstone of Australian winemaking, blending tradition and innovation. The Bin 128 Shiraz, first released in 1962, stands out as a cool-climate, terroir-driven expression, always exclusively sourced from Coonawarra. It contrasts with warmer-climate Shiraz labels by emphasizing perfume, precision, and textural finesse, and pioneered Penfolds’ shift to French oak in the 1980s to complement its elegant character\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducer and Wine Maker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eUnder Chief Winemaker Peter Gago and his team, Bin 128 is crafted to showcase Coonawarra’s unique site characteristics. The team carefully manages fermentation and aging to preserve the region’s signature lift and structure. The switch to French hogsheads during maturation supports aromatic nuance and regional expression rather than overt oak intensity\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVineyards and Micro Climate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis Shiraz is sourced solely from vineyards on the classic terra rossa red clay over limestone soils of Coonawarra—a region known for its maritime-influenced cool climate and long, even growing season. These conditions yield wines marked by aromatic intensity, elegance, and structural tension\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinification \u0026amp; Aging Methods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe wine underwent 12 months of maturation in French oak hogsheads, of which about 21% were new and 22% one-year-old. This elevage method, refined since the 1980s, gently frames the wine, enhancing savory complexity while preserving purity of fruit and regional clarity\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDeep plum-purple in color, the nose opens with blue fruits, violets, and cracked black pepper, layered with wild mulberries, boysenberries, white strawberries, roast beef, paprika, Moroccan spices, and a touch of pencil shavings and struck match. On the palate, it is medium-weight with savory depth—black olives, pepper, paprika, almond kernel, and cardamom—wrapped in silky, finely-grained tannins and a precise acid spine, delivering elegance and age-worthy balance\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood \u0026amp; Wine Pairing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePairs beautifully with dishes that echo its subtle spice and savory profile. Think duck breast with Moroccan spices, grilled lamb with rosemary and cracked pepper, savory charcuterie with olives and hard cheeses, or a mushroom and blue cheese tart—each dish accentuating the wine’s texture and aromatics\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eService Methods and Temperatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eServe at 16–18 °C. Decanting for 30 minutes can help open aromas and soften tannins, while a large Bordeaux-style glass enhances aromatic lift and layered texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage and Aging Potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eEnjoyable now, Bin 128 2021 can age gracefully through 2038. Over time, expect evolving tertiary notes—such as earthy spice, forest floor, and complex savory nuances—while maintaining the wine’s balance and poise\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape Varietals \u0026amp; percentage used\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e100 % Shiraz (Syrah)\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e14.5 %\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScores\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHuon Hooke – 95 Points\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAnthony Gismondi – 91 Points\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jebsen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922270961878,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/PenfoldsBin128CoonawarraShiraz_d83c4863-5cbc-4dcc-85d9-1d7c30ebf477.png?v=1773667993","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/penfolds-bin-128-coonawarra-shiraz-2021","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}