Penfolds Bin Release 2011

Penfolds Bin Release 2011
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The Lowdown
2008 vintage  Shiraz 
Cabernet sauvignon 
Controversial heatwave season responsible for a ravishing line up of Penfolds Bins.
Opulent, dense, expressive wines that will enthral the masses; medium-term potential.
The superstar of the vintage; stupendous precision and stamina.
Oak 
Higher quality carpentry has built finer tannin structures with less oak flavour.
Buy 
Bin 407 and Bin 389; don’t miss the Claret magnum giveaway.
The Best
$55 Penfolds Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Never in the history of Bin 407 has a cabernet of such desk-thumping precision been let loose. Coonawarra
and its neighbouring regions have loaded this vintage with every classic cabernet character in the book.
Tannin engineering is of NASA precision, oak balance is impeccable and that lingering, crunchy red- and
blackcurrant finish is haunting. Buy fast, drink slow.
Drink 2023-2033
96 points
$65 Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shir az 2008
An aristocratic wine that carries on the dynasty of the even-numbered vintage reign of 389, the king of the
Bins. Shiraz leads out with signature black plum, pepper and dark chocolate flavours, while cabernet brings
up the rear with crunchy blackcurrants, tobacco and capsicum fruit. That classic 389 backbone of steely,
firm, fine tannins will ensure it holds the throne for decades.
Drink 2018-2033
96 points
$34 Penfolds Bin 28 K alimna Shir az 2008
Buckle your harness, the biggest, most exuberant Bin 28 of the modern era is about to hurtle you straight
through the sound barrier. Its sheer power of all manner of black fruits, integrated dark chocolate and
liquorice is beautifully framed by a fine mesh of intricately textured tannins. Sit back and watch the crowd
gasp in astonishment.
Drink 2011-2020
94 points
$40 Penfolds Bin 311 Tumbarumba Chardonnay 2010
Ignore the red wine bigots, the tastemakers know that the chardonnay with the red cap is every bit as feisty.
Penfold’s recent trajectory into the chardonnay firmament has been scorching and its most high-strung
expression is Bin 311. The icy foothills of Kosciuszko have infused more crystalline minerality than ever,
suspended in a firmament of grapefruit zest and subtle white peach.
Drink 2011-2019
94 points
Penfolds Coonawarr a ‘Claret’ Shir az Cabernet 2009 1.5lt magnum
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No token giveaway, and no looming blockbuster, either, this is a proper, serious take on the great Australian
red blend – my kind of wine! Coonawarra shiraz takes a confident lead here (more than three-quarters of the
blend), in all of its peppery, plummy, crunchy, tangy glory, gliding into those finely honed, firmly structured,
textural Penfolds tannins. French and American oak, large and small format, old and new, nestles its dark
chocolate comfortably into the background. Not for sale, you can only land this big bot as a bonus on six
bottle buys from selected independent retailers. You know you want one.
Drink 2019-2029
94 points
The Rest
$65 Penfolds Bin 150 Mar ananga Shir az 2008
Penfolds’ brand new, jet-black foray into a single subregion is a voluminous, glossy thing with crashing waves
of ripe black fruits and dark choc oak. Without the polish of regional blending, it has an inherent rawness
and integrity, with a poise derived from those signature Penfolds tannins.
Drink 2014-2020
93 points
$30 Penfolds Bin 138 Grenache Shir az Mourvèdre 2009
An appealing, slurpable, early-drinking Bin 138, this is a voluptuous glob of juicy blue fruits, liquorice allsorts
and sarsaparilla, framed by soft, supple tannins. A light chill is in order to tone its exuberance.
Drink 2011-2014
92 points
$40 Penfolds Bin 23 Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2010
Savoury and beetroot-flavoured, this young, edgy style will appreciate a couple of years in confinement for its
pronounced, spicy oak to integrate and its red berry and mixed spice flavours to unravel.
Drink 2012-2016
92 points
$34 Penfolds Bin 128 Coonawarr a Shir az 2009
Poor Bin 128 has never been quite the same since he was downgraded from a three-year-old release to two
years in the cellar. Young and astringent, sappy green pepper flavours detract from black fruits and pepper in
a finely woven structure.
Drink 2015-2019
90 points
Where to Buy
Six bottles 
A participating independent retailer is your only chance to score that bonus Claret magnum. Hurry.
Single bottles 
Watch the price war between Dan Murphy’s and 1st Choice and leap in on Friday or Saturday 4-5/3.
Dozens 
Vintage Cellars is offering two Riedel glasses and bonus Cellar Shares.
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