Half Grenache with the balance of Shiraz and Mourvedre, grown to some fantastic old vine stock, treated to a maturation in oak barrels that are between four and ten years of age. The oak influence is minimal, serving to complex and mature the wine rather than to impart flavour. So marked must be the profile of fruit to make the cut for Avatar, that initial classification of the components takes place immediately after vintage. Well balanced and round, a wine of earthy, savoury complexity, displaying ripe fleshy fruits, bramble and licorice spice |
Time has revealed the Eden Valley to be a natural home for Riesling which, to quote Peter Lehmann, is the noblest white wine variety. Lehmann's Eden Valley has the unique distinction of being awarded Trophy for Best Riesling in the World at the London International Wine and Spirit Competition five times, more than any winemaker in the world. "A firmly bodied palate tight with fine minerally textures, and even now, a sense that its future has a honey glow!" -Adelaide Advertiser, "Peter Lehmann Rieslings shine regularly on the world stage!" -The Telegraph |
Picardy possesses the floral and fine grassy characters of a young Burgundian. A Chardonnay of great texture and structure with high acid and extraordinarily low pH whilst retaining perfect balance."A stylish, French accented Chardonnay, more about complexity and texture than simple fruit!" -Sydney Morning Herald, "Continues to impress and improve with subtle tweaks and nuances with every vintage. This seems the more delicate and subtle, but at times probably the most complex. Very long palate and an exciting wine!" -West Australian |
Previous vintages have claimed many conspicuous accolades including Silver at the prestigious London International. Much of the fruit is sourced from eminent sites around Whitfield in the King Valley, not far from the Gapsted winery. Growing conditions can be close to perfect in these climes and the winemakers made it a priority to capture and preserve the exceptional quality of the Shiraz fruit. "A tightly focused wine, bright as a bell in its representation of the high country, cherry ripe over a silken palate, alpine Shiraz at it's best!" -Wine Mag.com.au |
Bin 128 reflects the unique climate and growing conditions of South Australia's Coonawarra district, and the relatively elegant style of cool-climate Shiraz. From the 1980 vintage, French oak replaced American, highlighting the pepper, spice and floral characteristics that define this style. "For those who really like their shiraz and remember watching black & white TV, it doesn't get much better than this. If you're out for the big hearted Penfolds styling but love an early drinking, good old fashion red, you won't be going past Bin 128!" -Wine Mag.com.au |
Stepping Stone endeavours to determine the time for harvesting it's Cabernet by measure of flavour development and tannin ripeness. The Father Woods vineyard from which much of the fruit for this wine is sourced is located at the Northern end of the Coonawarra strip. This vineyard is meticulously managed and stands out as the largest hand pruned vineyard in the Coonawarra. Stepping Stone carries the quintessentially Coonawarra Cabernet palate, full and smooth, offering sweet blackberry and redcurrant fruit |
Super Bin 389 & 407
Value packed Bin 128 & 28
Over the last forty years Penfolds Bin 389 has developed a strong identity for consistency, reliability and exceptional value. Components of the wine are matured in the same barrels that held the previous vintage of Grange. Wine lovers enjoy it because it's delicious and ready to drink immediately upon release. |
A textbook Cabernet, the varietally expressive Bin 407 highlights the virtue of sensitive vineyard blending, bold Cabernet flavours are supported by a judicious use of soft oak. Magnificent Cabernet, bursting with a rich panoply of cedary highlights which wrap themselves around the thick berry fruit flavours. |
Introduced as one of the first Bin wines within the Penfolds portfolio, it has become an Australian classic. Penfolds Bin 28 is a ripe fleshy warm-climate Shiraz offering structure and generosity of flavour. Bin 128 has claimed an impressive chestful of awards and was twice named Red of the Year at the London International. |
In 1960 Bill Redman persuaded Max Schubert to acquire a parcel of Coonawarra, and the Bin 128 experience began. The only Penfolds to be pure Coonawarra, it was originally labelled as Claret, and whilst the quality has increased immeasurably, very little has changed about how Bin 128 is made. |
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