{"product_id":"penfolds-bin-28-kalimna-shiraz-2020","title":"Penfolds Bin 28 Shiraz 2020","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 by Christopher and Mary Penfold, stands among Australia’s most historic and revered wineries. The Bin 28 label, introduced in 1959, originally featured fruit exclusively from the Kalimna vineyard in the Barossa Valley. Today it remains a multi-region, warm-climate Shiraz blend showcasing Penfolds’ legacy of rich, approachable reds that reflect both traditional sourcing and modern blending mastery  \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\"\u003ePenfolds’ in-house winemaking team—led by Chief Winemaker Peter Gago—crafts Bin 28 by blending fruit from multiple South Australian regions. Their aim is to produce a ripe, generous Shiraz with texture, regional depth, and consistency across vintages using Penfolds’ hallmark techniques  \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\u003eVineyards and Micro Climate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe 2020 edition draws Shiraz grapes from McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, Padthaway, and Clare Valley. These warm-climate regions contribute ripe black fruit, rich spice, and structural weight, while diurnal temperature shifts and varied soils add complexity and balance  \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\"\u003eAfter fermentation, Bin 28 is matured for 12 months in American oak hogsheads, with about 16 % being new oak. This imparts a subtle layer of oak-inflected spice and texture while allowing the fruit’s natural richness and varietal character to shine  \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 black-ruby plum with a magenta rim. The nose features warm-climate Shiraz aromatics: blackcurrant, black plum, ironstone, dark chocolate, and cola, with pastry-like chocolate gateau and North African spice accents—paprika, cinnamon, pepper, cloves, and fennel. The palate is rich and dense: chocolate mud cake, cinnamon-poached cherries, coconut shavings (like a Bounty bar), plum pudding, Vietnamese pho-like complexity, turmeric, star anise, cola with bitters—supported by chewy, mouthcoating tannins and cherry-pip acidity  \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 robust dishes: richly spiced lamb or beef, slow-cooked stews, dishes with layered spices (like pho or Moroccan-style stews), and savory profiles that match its depth and complexity  \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 30 minutes enhances aromatics and softens tannins. Use a full-bodied red wine glass to capture its dense, layered bouquet and rich palate.\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\"\u003ePeak drinking window spans from now through 2040. With careful cellaring, tertiary complexity—earth, spice, subtle savoury notes—will develop while preserving its velvety richness  \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  \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=\"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\"\u003eTastingbook “Tb” score – 93 points (multi-critic\/user aggregated)  .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eKen Gargett – 94 points  .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAndrew Caillard MW – 95 points  .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDannika Wright \/ Langtons – 90 points  .\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":47922270994646,"sku":null,"price":244.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/PenfoldsBin28KalimnaShiraz.png?v=1773667994","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/penfolds-bin-28-kalimna-shiraz-2020","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}