OVERVIEW :

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 respons 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.

VINTAGE CONDITIONS :

The Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale recorded below average winter rainfall, 

while the South East vineyards were slightly above.September was generally cool and dry. 

Summer was warm with high temperatures delaying veraison. 

Irrigation was crucial to keep vines

in good health during these hot spells. 

The proximity of the Southern Ocean played an important

role in moderating temperatures allowing for a high quality harvest,

albeit with smaller yields than average.

NOSE : 

An impression of chocolate Tiramisu and coco powder on the nose is very alluring.  

Dark chocolate custard, blue and black berries and exotic baking spices compete

for attention. Shiraz playing a dominant role on the aromatic spectrum.

PALATE : 

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.