2019 Penfolds Bin 169 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon

Penfolds is Australia's oldest and most iconic winery with a history and legacy that reflects the country's journey from colonial settlement to the modern era. The winery was founded in 1844 by Dr. Christopher Rawson Penfold who emigrated with his wife from England to South Australia to plant his vines obtained from France on the Magill Estate. The reason for this was not to make Australia's best wine, but to find a cure for anaemia. Christopher believed in the medicinal properties of wine and used it in his family practice that grew in reputation.

The Australian wine industry, including Penfolds, changed dramatically with the arrival of winemaker Max Schubert who created world famous Grange and Bin wines. In 1988 Max Schubert was named 'Man of the year' by Decanter Magazine and Penfolds Grange 1955 is now listed as a national heritage site. Penfolds has an extraordinary collection of awards and with each generation of winemakers, Max Schubert's remarkable vision is nurtured and enhanced. Today, Peter Gago is the 'Guardian of the Grange' and sets the standard for all Penfolds wines. It was even named 'Most Admired Wine Brand' by Drinks International in early 2019 and in all likelihood many more awards will follow

The Penfolds Bin 169 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon is a single region expression of a classic regional variety, aged in 100% French oak. The 2019 Bin 169 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon has luscious aromas of ripe cassis, accentuated by hints of vanilla, cedar shavings, tobacco and baking spices. It is full, soft and velvety, but with a firm backbone at the core that drives home the long finish and strong varietal identity. Ideally, it needs a few years in the cellar to reach its best potential, with a potential lifespan of two decades or more. The Penfolds Bin 169 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon is distributed via the Placedu Bordeaux where only official registered wine merchants can purchase such as Grand Cru wines. FACT FACT: In the tab: Attachment you will find all kinds of information and photos and of course also the official fact sheet of this 2019 Penfolds Bin 169 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon

KEY FACTS

• Established in 1844, Penfolds is one of Australia's oldest and most respected wineries
• Bin 169 is only produced in large volumes
• 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
• From the best terra rossa blocks with low yield Cabernet Sauvignon - one of the oldest vines in Coonawarra
• Coonawarra is home to the best Penfolds vineyards
• Coonawarra likes cool weather
• Contemporary alternative to Bin 707
• Only produced in great vintages, 2019 is only the fourth vintage produced (1973-2008-2018-2019)
• No production in 2020 (shortage coming)
• Less than 1,000 boxes produced