Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Penfolds
Label Name:
 
Bin 149 Cabernet Sauvignon (Gift Box)
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley (USA) & South Australia (AUS)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Huon Hooke 97; Tyson Stelzer 96; Ken Gargett 96; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 95; Erin Larkin 95; Matthew Jukes 18+/20; James Suckling 94

Tasting Note
Concentrated dark-fruited Cabernet: blackberry, cassis, black pepper, espresso and dark chocolate with floral violet lift; finely structured tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, beef Wellington, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Chinese char siu or braised beef, Sichuan beef, Japanese teriyaki steak.

Production Method
Blended from selected Napa Valley and South Australian Cabernet parcels; matured 16 months in French oak (80% new) and American oak (20% new) barriques.

Vineyard Info
Penfolds, founded 1844, is an iconic Australian house with California operations; Bin 149 (first released 2018) is a ‘Wine of the World’ blending Napa and South Australian fruit.