Penfolds Bin 28 Shiraz 2023 is a masterful expression of multi-regional Australian Shiraz, capturing the signature generosity and finesse that has made Bin 28 a benchmark for decades. Sourced from select vineyard blocks across the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Padthaway and Wrattonbully, the 2023 vintage reflects the vineyard team’s extraordinary skill and resilience in the face of a cool, wet growing season followed by a beautifully balanced harvest.

Winter rainfall was near average in the Barossa, followed by a cooler spring with late flowering and fruit set. McLaren Vale’s wetter start was balanced by a warm, dry summer, producing Shiraz with concentrated fruit and ripe tannins. Padthaway and Wrattonbully also saw cooler conditions, extending hang time and enhancing varietal definition. The result is a vintage that displays extraordinary fruit purity, depth and Penfolds’ unmistakable hallmark structure.

In the glass, the wine shimmers with a deep purple core and a bright red rim. The bouquet is decadently layered, reminiscent of a French pâtisserie — warm baking spices of cinnamon sugar and sweet custard intertwine with ripe berry compote, roasted meats and a touch of blueberry pie. On the palate, plush blue fruits like elderberry, blueberry and bilberry meld seamlessly with poached plum, cassia bark spice, and subtle savoury notes of olive tapenade and roasted meat. The mouthfeel is structured by fine, powdery chocolate tannins and a ferrous minerality that frames the fruit in classic Bin 28 style.

96 Points Lisa Cardelli Wine Pilot, 95 Points Andrew Caillard MW, 95 Points Ray Jordan Wine Pilot and 95 Points Dave Brookes Halliday Wine Companion confirm this as one of the standout Australian Shiraz releases of the vintage. This wine’s assertive yet velvety structure makes it a stunning match for roast lamb, slow-cooked beef short ribs, duck confit or a rich mushroom and truffle risotto. Enjoy now or cellar for a decade or more to watch it evolve into something truly remarkable.