winemaker's notes:
This juicy and rich wine is a dark, deep, plum red color in the glass. The nose is a combination of sweet aromas - ripe plum fruits, blackcurrants and liquorice. Some freshly-tanned leather, a touch of cinnamon and clove spices. On the palate, there are baked fruit cake flavors, with some ripe blackcurrant tones. Savory, meaty flavors combine with crisp natural acidity and defined tannins.
Penfolds Bin 2, first vintage 1960, was the result of experimental work by Penfolds winemakers to create a medium-bodied, soft-finishing "Australian Burgundy" style, based on Shiraz. Mourvedre grapes were added to soften the Shiraz's intense varietal characters.
Bin 2 reflects Penfolds' multi-region, multi-vineyard blending policy, which enables winemakers to reduce the impact of vintage variation and produce consistent wines every vintage.
user reviews:
The top 3 most liked reviews for this wine.
A Customer - MO
lucious, deep color, full-bodied, smooth, fruity, spicy, fine finish...a great accompaniment to my pasta with roasted-OH!-so-garlicy-butter sauce! fabulous!
A Customer - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
this is truely one of my favorite wines. It has enough body to be the last (or only) glass you'll want to drink on Friday night to start your weekend right. It's complex & smooth, and highly recommended to people who seem to think they like Merlot, but really crave something with less pucker.
A Customer - New Orleans, Louisiana
This is a delicious wine. I think it is an excellent value for its price.
