Penfolds Bin 28 Shiraz

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Bin 28 was traditionally made from the famous Kalimna vineyard, in the Barossa Valley, which was bought by Penfolds in 1945. The first releases were made entirely from this plot. Today, Bin 28 is made from multi-region vineyards, ensuring its made in a style which balances ripeness with freshness. Barossa Valley has a Mediterranean climate with warm-climate vineyards on the valley floor and cooler vineyards up in the surrounding hills. This diversity is what allows the region to produce everything from delicate white wines to the most powerful reds.

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The now-legendary Penfolds estate came to life in 1844, founded in Adelaide by the young Doctor Christopher Rawson Penfold who had emigrated to Australia from West Sussex.

Like many of his peers at the time, Dr Penfold believed greatly in the medicinal qualities of wine, and he set about creating the first Penfolds vineyard – the Magill Estate – at the foot of the Mount Lofty Ranges, using a collection of vine cuttings bought from the south of France. Initially, the Penfolds produced fortified wines in the style of sherry and port, predominantly for Christopher’s patients, but as tastes evolved and demand grew, the winery was expanded to produce Clarets and Rieslings as well.

A change in focus to table wines led to experiments by Penfolds’ chief winemaker Max Schubert, who visited Europe at the end of the Second World War to learn about sherry production. However, his interest in fine wine was piqued after spending time in Bordeaux, and upon his return to Australia he created what is now Penfolds’ – and Australia’s – most famous wine, ‘Grange Hermitage’, nowadays known simply as ‘Grange’. The 60s saw the estate introduce a series of prestigious wines – Bin 389, Bin 707, Bin 28 and Bin 128 – which went on to become highlights of the range.

Please note the last day for guaranteed Christmas delivery is the 19th of December. After this date we unfortunately cannot guarantee that your order will arrive in time for Christmas.