Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Penfolds
Label Name:
 
Bin 111a Clare Valley Barossa Shiraz
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Clare Valley & Barossa Valley, South Australia
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz (Syrah)
Method:
 
Fruit from two single-vineyard sites (Clare ~51%, Barossa ~49%); fermented as Shiraz and matured ~18 months in 100% new French oak; traditional red winemaking, bottled as a Special Bin release.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Deep, brooding dark berries and black cherry with dark chocolate, liquorice, exotic spices and grilled-meat notes; vanilla from new oak. Silky, concentrated palate with powerful, finely textured tannins and a very long, inky finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: grilled/roast lamb, beef ribeye, slow-roasted short ribs, braised beef, blue cheese. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), char siu, spicy Sichuan beef, lamb rendang, Peking duck.
Vineyard Info:
 
Penfolds, founded 1844, iconic Australian producer. Bin 111A was released as a Special Bin for Penfolds' 175th anniversary, sourced from sites that have supplied fruit to Grange; crafted under Chief Winemaker Peter Gago.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Wine Advocate 100 (Joe Czerwinski, 2019); James Suckling 100 (2019); Decanter 95 (Anthony Rose, 2019); Jeremy Oliver 98; Rewards of Patience 5/5 (2021)