Penfolds 128 Coonawarra Shiraz 2023
Coonawarra, Australia·ShirazAdd a gift messageFREE
Why we chose it“Penfolds 128 Coonawarra Shiraz — Coonawarra gives Penfolds Shiraz more structure and elegance than the Barossa. Cedar, dark fruit and genuine class.”
Kelli - Wine Buyer
About this wine
Penfolds Bin 128 Shiraz showcases the distinctive character of South Australia's renowned Coonawarra region. Unlike many of the Penfolds Bin wines, Bin 128 is sourced exclusively from Coonawarra fruit, producing a cooler-climate Shiraz with elegance, freshness and excellent ageing potential. Matured in French oak rather than the American oak used for some other Penfolds reds, it offers a more restrained and savoury expression of Australian Shiraz.
The nose reveals aromas of blackberry, red cherry, plum, cracked black pepper and subtle spice, supported by hints of cedar, liquorice and earthy minerality. The palate is medium to full-bodied with vibrant dark fruit, savoury herbs, fine chalky tannins and a long, balanced finish that reflects the famous terra rossa soils of Coonawarra. A superb partner for grilled lamb, roast beef, venison, duck and mature hard cheeses, it also rewards careful cellaring, developing greater complexity over the years.
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Where This Wine Comes From
Coonawarra is one of Australia's most prestigious wine regions, located in the Limestone Coast of South Australia. Penfolds makes this red from Shiraz.
Shiraz
Bold, ripe red with dark berry fruit and spice. The Australian and New World name for this grape.