{"product_id":"penfolds-bin-128-shiraz-2024","title":"Penfolds Bin 128 Shiraz 2024 (Pre-Order)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCool-climate perfume, savoury complexity and finely structured fruit define the Penfolds Bin 128 Coonawarra Shiraz 2024. First produced from the 1962 vintage, Bin 128 was created as an elegant regional counterpoint to the richer, warm-climate expression of Penfolds Bin 28 Shiraz. The wine is made entirely from Shiraz grown in Coonawarra, where the region’s distinctive terra rossa red clay soils lie over limestone. These celebrated soils, together with Coonawarra’s cool climate, contribute fragrance, transparency, mineral definition and refined structure to the finished wine. The 2024 growing season began with below-average winter rainfall and a cool spring marked by several late-October frost events, reducing yields in some low-lying vineyards. Significant rainfall arrived across the Limestone Coast in late November, replenishing soil moisture before cooler and wetter-than-average conditions continued through December.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom January, the season became progressively warmer and drier, allowing the grapes to develop concentration while retaining freshness. A brief period of intense heat in early March accelerated ripening, although healthy soil moisture reserves helped preserve acidity and balance. Cooler and more settled conditions through April allowed the winemaking team to harvest gradually, resulting in small berries with firm tannins and concentrated flavour. The wine was matured for 12 months in French oak hogsheads, of which 12% were new, reinforcing the regional character without dominating the fruit. Medium-bodied and finely structured, it combines dark and red fruits with cracked pepper, floral perfume, savoury spice and distinctive ferrous mineral notes. Fresh acidity provides precision and momentum, while fine tannins carry the wine through a focused, energetic and unmistakably Coonawarra finish. Penfolds recommends drinking the wine from release through 2045, indicating considerable potential for graceful development in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Lifted and expressive\u003cbr\u003ePurple and blue florals, iris, black mulberry and quince, layered with cracked pepper, sumac, cumin, cinnamon, dried orange peel, juniper and mineral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Medium-bodied and finely structured\u003cbr\u003eDark and red fruits, red liquorice and white pepper are balanced by creamy texture, fresh acidity, savoury spice and ferrous, brick-dust minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Focused and energetic\u003cbr\u003eFresh acidity and firm, refined tannins carry lingering red fruit, pepper, savoury spice and mineral notes through a precise Coonawarra finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews \u0026amp; Accolades\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e“It is the spiciness and overall integration that shines. Oozes potential with some serious aging ability.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Jeni Port, Winepilot, 95 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Juicy, crunchy and gravelly, with ample blackberry pastille, dark chocolate flavours, a hint of bush garrigue and looseknit granular tannins.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Andrew Caillard MW, The Vintage Journal, 93 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiner Details:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eStyle – Red Wine\u003cbr\u003eVarietal – Shiraz\u003cbr\u003eCountry – Australia\u003cbr\u003eRegion – South Australia, Coonawarra\u003cbr\u003eVintage – 2024\u003cbr\u003eBottle Size – 750ml\u003cbr\u003eABV – 14.5%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penfolds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44085329199191,"sku":"PEN-128-SHZ-24","price":92.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/1eff8aed-e801-4009-852f-a2ef40b75803.webp?v=1785386370","url":"https:\/\/kentstreetcellars.co.nz\/products\/penfolds-bin-128-shiraz-2024","provider":"Kent Street Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}