Region
McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, Padthaway, Wrattonbully, Robe
Grape
Shiraz 80%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20%
Maturation
12 months in French oak and American oak (9% new)
Bin 8 has been crafted in the traditional Penfolds style. Ripe, balanced fruit flavours are supported by softly integrated oak resulting in an impressive, smooth red wine. It was introduced in response to a heightened interest in shiraz and cabernet blends –a classic Australian wine style that caught the attention of the international wine media. Although Bin numbers were originally named after the original Bin location after bottling, Bin 8 was given its number because it uses older oak previously used for Bin 128, Bin 28 and Bin 389 –with ‘8’ obviously providing the common thread.
