Penfolds BIN 8 Cabernet Sauvignon - 2016
The choice is deliberate to create a contemporary and accessible Cabernet Shiraz, which can be drunk before its eldest Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz. Bin 8 has been designed in the traditional style of Penfolds. Aromas of ripe and balanced fruit are supported by the gently integrated oak resulting in a soft, silky red wine. This wine was produced to respond to the interest in the blend of Cabernet Shiraz. A classic Australian wine style that has attracted the attention of international media. The Bin numbers are given, originally, according to the location of the bottling. Bin 8 uses the oldest oak, previously used for Bin 128 Bin 28 and Bin 389. Climatic conditions: After a dry winter in South Australia, the vines lacked water in early spring. Bud burst was early in many areas and the blooming wind was, in part, responsible for low, lower than average yields. Hot days in October, November and early January contributed to the early start of the 2013 harvest. The harvest was short and condensed. With the hot, dry weather, Shiraz and Cabernet have developed strong, structural tannins with great intensity and pleasant flavor.