Penfolds - Bin 28 - Kalimna Shiraz 2001
Penfolds is an Australian wine producer, with vineyards primarily in South Australia, Barossa Valley, Adelaide Hills and Coonawarra. In 1844, following the success of the first Sherries and fortified wines, founders Dr Christopher and Mary Penfold planted their vine cuttings which they had carried on their trip to Australia. The fledgling vineyard was officially established as Penfolds Wine Company at Magill Estate. By the time Mary Penfold retired in 1884 (handing over management to her daughter, Georgina), Penfolds was producing a third of South Australia's wine volumes. By 1907 Penfolds had become the largest winery in South Australia. In 1948, history was made again when Max Schubert became the company's first head winemaker. A loyal businessman and true innovator, Schubert would propel Penfolds onto the world stage with his experiment in aging wines: the creation of Penfolds Grange in the 1950s. In 1959, while Schubert was perfecting his Grange experiment in secret, the tradition of Bin Wines has started.
Bin 28 was first produced in 1959: it was the first wine in Penfolds' Bin range, while Grange was still being produced in secret. The wines come from the famous Kalimna vineyard, located in the Barossa Valley.
Grape variety: 100% Shiraz