Penfolds BIN 389 Cabernet Shiraz
Bin 389 was often referred to as ‘Baby Grange’, in part because components of the wine are matured in the same barrels that held the previous vintage of Grange. First made in 1960 by the legendary Max Schubert, this was the wine that helped forge Penfolds reputation with red wine drinkers by combining the structure of cabernet sauvignon with the richness of shiraz. Exemplifying the judicious balance of fruit and oak, Bin 389 highlights the generous mid-palate Penfolds is known for.
Penfolds BIN 407 Cabernet Sauvignon
Launched with the 1990 vintage in 1993, Bin 407 was developed in response to the increasing availability of high quality cabernet sauvignon fruit. Inspired by Bin 707, Bin 407 offers varietal definition and approachability, yet still with structure and depth of flavour. Textbook cabernet sauvignon, the varietally expressive Bin 407 highlights the rewards of Penfolds
multi-region, multi-vineyard blending, with a core of ripe fruit supported by sensitive use of French and American oak.
Penfolds Koonunga Hill Autum Riesling
Vintage Conditions
Above average winter rainfall in Eden Valley provided good soil moisture profiles leading into spring. Drier conditions prevailed from September through to April which was significantly lower than the long term average. Spring provided ideal conditions for flowering and fruit set, while the growing season experienced some warm spells, with twelve summer days recorded above 35 C Healthy canopies shielded the grapes from adversity, and with careful use of supplementary irrigation the grapes were able to ripen evenly across blocks The 2018 vintage quality was exceptional, with lovely varietal flavour and refreshing natural acidity Appellation: Eden Valley Varieties: 92% Riesling, 8% Traminer Vintage: 2018 ALC: 12.5 | pH: 2.93 | TA: 6.9 g/l
Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet
Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet is a true reflection of Penfolds winemaking style and philosophy. Sourced from premium vineyards across South Australia, the wine is known for its full-flavoured style with excellent shiraz and cabernet sauvignon fruit, firm yet well-rounded structure and balanced oak. Made as a traditional ‘Australian blend’, the shiraz component provides fleshy fruit flavour while cabemet sauvignon provides a frame of fine-grained tannins
Penfolds Max’ s Chardonnay
Penfolds Max’s Chardonnay is a tribute to former Chief Winemaker Max Schubert 1948-1975, a legend in Penfolds history. Max’s constant pursuit of excellence paved the way for those who followed in his footsteps and also allowed the status and heritage of Penfolds to grow. Max’s Chardonnay continues the evolution of the Penfolds white wine program, drawing inspiration from the legacy and spirit of the many wine trials of Max Schubert, a Penfolds winemaking legend.
Penfolds Max’s Rosé
Max’s Rosé is a tribute to former Chief Winemaker Max Schubert 1948 1975 a legend in Penfolds history Max’s constant pursuit of excellence paved the way for those that followed, and allowed the status and heritage of Penfolds to grow Max discovered the pleasure of drinking fresh bright Rosé on one of his early trips to Europe This wine has all the hallmarks of a well balanced, bright young Rosé crafted with early drinking in mind
Penfolds Max’s Shiraz
Introduced in 2015, Penfolds Max’s Shiraz is a tribute to former Chief Winemaker Max Schubert who served in the role from 1948-1975, a legend in Penfolds history. Max’s constant pursuit of excellence paved the way for those who followed in his footsteps and allowed the status and heritage of Penfolds to grow. A contemporary offering of South Australian shiraz, this release provides a fruit-driven wine which is generous in flavour and persistent across the palate.
Penfolds Shiraz Range St Henri Shiraz
St Henri is a time-honoured and alternative expression of shiraz, and an intriguing counterpoint to Grange. It is unusual amongst high quality Australian red wines as it does not rely on any new oak. Released for the first time by Penfolds in the early 1950s (first commercial vintage 1957), it gained a new lease of life in the 1990s as its quality and distinctive style became better understood. Proudly, a wine style that hasn’t succumbed to the dictates of fashion or commerce. St Henri is rich and plush when young, gaining soft, earthy, mocha-like characters with age. It is matured in an assortment of old large vats that allow the wine to develop, imparting minimal, if any oak character. Although a small proportion of cabernet may sneak into the blend, the focal point for St Henri remains shiraz.