Penfolds Bin 8 Cabernet Shiraz

Color
Crimson core and vibrant purple highlights at the rim.

Nose
Cabernet hallmarks are more prominent than what the composition would suggest – white pepper, blackberry leaf and punnets of fresh raspberries ascend.
Well seasoned carpaccio, brine and sea salt purity…?
Red fruits and liquorice, from the Shiraz or the Cabernet? Source unknown!
A quintessential Australian blend, yet still “modern” in identity.

Palate
Shiraz foundations emerge with generosity and vinous energy.
A steely, graphite core and rhubarb succulence imprint.
A defined and focussed structure emerges … a trait that is often mentioned across previous vintages of Bin 8 … it is at home here!
At first the tannin structure is grainy, and becomes powder-like in texture upon sitting in the glass…
Hungarian paprika, pomegranate and berry coulis abound.
French and American oak each offer support … contributing to the spice spectrum, binding the palate and ensuring compliant tannins.