Floral hints, suggestive of rose petals, intertwine with Turkish delight, spices, oriental musk, incense and candle smoke. It is big-boned and mouth-filling with a smooth, unctuous texture, balanced by a long dry finish.

The palate is generously full and fruity with plush velvety tannins that lead on to a lingering tangy aftertaste. While ready to drink on release we expect this wine to improve for several years and live for well over a decade with careful cellaring.

Upon release the wine is bright ruby in colour. There is a teasing array of vibrant red fruit on the nose including raspberry, pomegranate, cherry and plum. Spice and herbal notes, as well as a savoury underlay, add to the wine's complexity. While the palate has generous fruit weight and velvety tannins, it is balanced with refreshing acidity and a structure that gives the wine classic North Canterbury tension and pinosity.

This wine has a star bright lemon hue and while lemons, limes and mandarins come to the fore, there is a background of ripe stonefruit such as peaches and apricots. Honeysuckle and honeycomb influences come from botrytis, which has also made the wine more full bodied and concentrated. It has a spine of natural acidity and tingling minerality that helps draw out the palate structure to a citrus zest finish

Since its inaugural 1962 vintage, Penfolds Bin 128 Coonawarra Shiraz has showcased the elegance and character of one of Australia's finest cool-climate wine regions. Sourced exclusively from Coonawarra's famed terra rossa soils over limestone and matured in French oak hogsheads, it offers a striking contrast to the richer, warmer-climate Shiraz styles for which Penfolds is equally renowned. The 2021 vintage reveals lifted aromas of blue fruits, violets and cracked black pepper unfold alongside mulberry, boysenberry and subtle baking spice, while savoury hints of paprika and cured meats add complexity. The medium-bodied palate is finely structured, balancing dark berry fruit with olives, spice and a seamless line of acidity. Silky tannins carry the wine to a long, poised finish, creating a cool-climate Shiraz that is immensely rewarding now and destined to evolve beautifully through to 2038.

Penfolds Bin 128 Coonawarra Shiraz 2022 is a striking showcase of cool-climate Shiraz, sourced exclusively from Coonawarra's famed terra rossa soils over limestone. A longstanding Penfolds icon since 1962, it is matured in French oak hogsheads to highlight the region's distinctive character, offering a graceful contrast to the richer Barossa style. Blue fruits, red berries and fragrant florals are layered with savoury notes of fennel seed, roasted beef and subtle spice, creating an inviting and complex bouquet. The palate is driven by Coonawarra's signature mineral edge, with cranberry, redcurrant, cedar spice and hints of white pepper unfolding over fine, structured tannins. Bright acidity and a long, savoury finish complete a Shiraz that is beautifully balanced today and destined to reward careful cellaring through to 2044.

Inspired by the celebrated blends of France's Southern Rhône, Penfolds Bin 138 Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2021 showcases the harmony of three classic varieties, sourced from the Barossa Valley and matured in seasoned oak with a touch of new hogsheads. The result is a wine of elegance, complexity and effortless drinkability. Grenache leads the way with lifted red fruits and fragrant spice, while Shiraz brings generous fruit and structure, and Mataro adds depth with its fine, silky tannins. Aromas of poached quince, sloe berry, pink peppercorn, anise and tea-smoked duck give way to a palate layered with juicy black and red berries, savoury herbs and bright acidity. Beautifully balanced and remarkably versatile at the table, this is a refined Rhône-inspired blend that is ready to enjoy now or cellar through to 2035.

Crafted from the prized red soils of Marananga in the north-west of the Barossa Valley, Penfolds Bin 150 Shiraz 2018 showcases the distinctive character of one of Australia's most celebrated wine regions. Warm, dry conditions and ancient soils provide the foundation for a bold yet refined Shiraz, shaped in the unmistakable Penfolds style with a thoughtful balance of French and American oak. Layers of boysenberry, mulberry and raspberry unfold across the palate, complemented by hints of cola, exotic spice and a subtle ironstone minerality. Fine, persistent tannins and well-integrated oak add depth and structure, delivering a wine of impressive balance and longevity. Drinking beautifully now, this is a cellar-worthy Shiraz with the potential to evolve through to 2035.

Sourced from the renowned red clay and sandy loam soils of Marananga in the heart of the Barossa Valley, Penfolds Bin 150 Shiraz 2021 captures the distinctive character of this celebrated sub-region. Crafted the Penfolds way, with a considered mix of French and American oak, it delivers richness, structure and remarkable finesse. Aromatic layers of satsuma plum, blackcurrant and preserved plum are complemented by warming spices, dried herbs and a subtle ironstone minerality that speaks to its origins. The palate is beautifully poised, balancing ripe plum fruit with savoury complexity, while notes of crème brûlée and panna cotta add texture and generosity. Fine, chalky tannins and bright cranberry-like acidity provide precision and length, creating a cellar-worthy Shiraz that will reward careful ageing through to 2050.

First released in 1960, Penfolds Bin 2 Shiraz Mataro draws on a rich heritage of Australian red wine blending, inspired by the classic 'Australian Burgundy' style. Bringing together Shiraz and Mataro, this medium to full-bodied wine showcases the depth and complexity that have made traditional Rhône varieties a lasting favourite. Deep crimson in colour, it reveals layers of blackberry, mulberry and plum, woven with notes of star anise, clove and savoury herbs. The palate delivers generous dark fruit balanced by Mataro's earthy, savoury character, with rounded tannins and fresh acidity creating a seamless, lingering finish of spice, dark chocolate and subtle complexity.

Named after the historic Cellar 23 at Penfolds' Magill Estate, where Pinot Noir barriques are matured, Bin 23 continues the winery's long-standing pursuit of cool-climate Pinot Noir. Crafted from premium Tasmanian fruit, the 2024 vintage highlights the purity and finesse of one of Australia's most celebrated Pinot Noir regions. Raspberry red in the glass, it opens with aromas of fresh raspberry, dark berries and plum, layered with earthy notes, a hint of briny caperberry and subtle savoury complexity. The palate is beautifully balanced, combining juicy berry and stone fruit flavours with fine graphite-like structure, crisp acidity and silky tannins that carry the wine to a long, elegant finish. Enjoy now or cellar through to 2035.

Since its first release in 1959, Penfolds Bin 28 has stood as a benchmark for warm-climate Australian Shiraz. Originally sourced from the renowned Kalimna Vineyard in the Barossa Valley, it has evolved into a multi-region blend, with Barossa fruit continuing to provide the rich, generous character that defines this enduring classic. The 2024 vintage opens with layered aromas of black tea, pipe tobacco and worn leather, complemented by hints of Black Forest cake, dried fig and milk chocolate. The palate is bright and energetic, showcasing mulberry, boysenberry and raspberry alongside subtle savoury notes and a touch of vanilla spice. Juicy acidity and fine cocoa-dusted tannins bring structure and length, delivering a bold yet balanced Shiraz that drinks beautifully now or will reward careful cellaring through to 2045.