Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Penfolds
Label Name:
 
Bin 149 Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley (Oakville, Rutherford, Calistoga) & South Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores: Andrew Caillard 98, The Somm Journal 98, James Suckling 97, Huon Hooke 97, Tyson Stelzer 97, Decanter 96, Matthew Jukes 18. 5+. (See Penfolds technical/tasting note and major reviews)

Tasting Note
Dense blackcurrant, blackberry and dark cherry with mocha, cedar, sandalwood, hazelnut and a menthol lift. Bright acidity, fine close‑knit al‑dente tannins and a long, savory finish with roasted‑meat and dark‑chocolate notes.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi, galbi), char siu, Peking duck, spicy Sichuan beef or beef rendang.

Production Method
100% Cabernet Sauvignon blended from Napa Valley and South Australia; matured ~16 months in 80% new French and 20% new American oak. Barrel ferment influence adds mocha and texture.

Vineyard Info
Penfolds (est. 1844) created Bin 149 as a ‘Wine of the World’—85.1% Napa fruit with 14.9% South Australian Cabernet—showcasing Penfolds’ house style and Californian sourcing program.