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Bright ruby colour. Floral fragrances mixed with intense aromas of red fruit (red currant and cherry) mixed with pepper notes. Well-crafted and well-structured. Deep and tight texture. Long and generous aftertaste with crunchy fruit notes.  Cooked pork meats, pâté, pie, grilled or roasted meat, poultry, and all the local cheeses (Epoisses, Langres, Citeaux, BrillatSavarin...) and Comté.

Deep ruby. Intense aromas of ripe red fruit (raspberry and cherry) with hints of raspberry liqueur and spices. Well-structured and complex. Intense fruit. Delicate, deep texture with well-crafted tannins. Good length with notes of jammy fruits.  Great with roasted, grilled or marinated red meats, game birds and game animals.

 
Wine Enthusiast: 92Pts; Wine Spectator: 90Pts

Crafted from organically-grown grapes

Bin 8 has been crafted in the traditional Penfolds style. Ripe, balanced fruit flavours are supported by softly integrated oak resulting in a silky, smooth Red Wine. It was introduced in response to an interest in Cabernet Shiraz blends – a classic Australian wine style that caught the attention of the international wine media. Although Bin numbers were originally named after the original binning 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.

Boysenberry ice cream flavours flesh out the sumptuous palate, bolstered by Moroccan tagine spices and cumin roasted pumpkin. Earthy spices are rounded out by an invigorating red currant succulence. Tannins are powdery clearly showing the influence of cabernet sauvignon. A very focussed wine with plenty of flesh ably supported by well integrated oak.

The Bargylus Red is composed of two-thirds Syrah, and one-third a combination of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Bargylus is an essentially Mediterranean wine with a surprisingly singular style. At no point does the Syrah dominate, the natural tendencies of this varietal having been suppressed by the intense terroir. Here Syrah expresses less black fruit and pepper, with a greater emphasis on floral aromas and a bias towards peony. Deep purple hue, the nose is complex with notes of spices & truffles. There is precision in the mouth with excellent balance between the integrated tannins, the elegant fruit and mineral freshness. The finish is powerful and sustained.

Crafted from organically-grown grapes

The wine has a dark color with purple hues. Gourmand nose on red fruits and hints of spices. The palate is warm and enveloping around silky tannins with a chalky touch. Full-bodied, youthful in appearance, red berries, cassis, and plums interweave cigar, violet, sweet vanilla, clove and nutmeg. The fruit is succulent with vibrancy and intensity, enriched by fine-grained tannin extraction, and lingers with cigar and smoky fragrance, finishing with a rich yet vibrant chewy palate. Match with roasted lamb and beef short ribs over the next 8+ years.

Raymond Chan Wine RevieWine Spectator: 18.5/20Pts – Crafted from organically-grown grapes

Bin 28 offers a showcase of warm-climate Australian Shiraz – ripe, robust and generously flavoured. First made in 1959, Bin 28 is named after the famous Barossa Valley Kalimna Vineyard purchased by Penfolds in 1945 and from which the wine was originally sourced. Today, Bin 28 is a multi-region, multi-vineyard blend, with the Barossa Valley always well represented.

Classic and dark with graphite, flint, char, black jelly bean notes on the nose. Full and expansive palate featuring an immersion of flavour saturation and a textural continuum across the palate. Persistent length and flavour, finishing firm and assertive.

Langton Classification: Excellent (Australian wines of consistent merit. Steadfast, popular and expressive)

Miguel Torres Cordillera wines are a prestigious range crafted by Miguel Torres, a pioneer of the Chilean wine industry. Named after the majestic Andes Mountain range, Cordillera wines represent the pinnacle of excellence and innovation in Chilean winemaking.

Sourced from select vineyards in Chile's most prestigious wine regions, Cordillera wines showcase the unique terroir and microclimates of the country. With a legacy of winemaking expertise spanning over a century, Miguel Torres Cordillera wines continue to captivate wine enthusiasts around the world, inviting them to experience the beauty and diversity of Chile's viticultural landscape with every sip.

Bright garnet colour with ruby reflections. The nose is very complex. It releases notes of cherry and black pepper. We feel these southern notes of garrigue and black olive as well as a discreet touch of vanilla. It is an expressive wine dominated by ripe fruit and spices (roasted mocha, blueberry and wild blackberry). Good aging potential with a more promising development. 

The quintessence of the great terroirs of Provence. Le Lion et Dragon rouge will go perfectly with game such as hare stew à la royale or veal cheek casserole with asparagus.

Wine Enthusiast: 93Pts
Certified Organic & Biodynamic

With its deep ruby color and rich, complex character, Torres Gran Coronas Cabernet Sauvignon offers aromas of ripe blackberries, cassis, and subtle hints of cedar and spice. On the palate, expect robust flavors of dark fruit, tobacco, and dark chocolate, supported by firm tannins and well-integrated oak.  

Falstaff Magazin: 92Pts

Bin 2 was first released in 1960, yet was discontinued in Australia in the 1970s at the height of the White Wine boom. The original Bin 2 was an ‘Australian Burgundy’ style (despite its Rhone varieties) – typically a soft, medium-bodied wine based on Shiraz. The Bin 2 blend of Shiraz and Mataro is still relatively uncommon in Australian table wines.

Also known as Monastrell or Mourvedre, Mataro was introduced to Australia in the 1830s. Sometimes used in fortified wine production, this grape is widely planted in the Barossa Valley. It is greatly valued by winemakers for its blending attributes, adding complexity and palate grip. Interest in Bin 2 has grown as the popularity of traditional Rhone varieties and blends continues to flourish. t’s bold and dark, creamy and concentrated, with blackberried fruit, suede-like notes, clove and vanilla cream all laid on. This wasn’t bottled at the time of the annual tasting so a review bottle was sent: I opened it and promptly polished off more than I’d care to responsibly admit. It has both heaviness and heat but it swooshes through the mouth with confidence and ease.

It offers notes of small red fruits which evoke ripe cherries and raspberries. Fresh and fruity wine with good acidity and very smooth tannins. Perfect with beef, lamb, pork, duck, game meats and cheeses.

Crafted from a blend of old vines of Carinena, Garnacha and Syrah and aged for 14 months in French oak (25% new). Bright dark garnet colour with purple reflections. Pure nose, ripe plum, red fruit, garrigue, aniseed, mild oak and tar aromas. The palate is ample with a nice fresh bite underneath the unctuous fruit, balanced oak, plenty of pepper and garrigue with a soft extraction and delicate tannins leading to a long and digest finish.

Natalie McLean: 94Pts; Guia Penin: 93Pts; James Suckling: 92Pts; Andrea Larsson: 92Pts