A rich and robust Shiraz blend from key South Australian regions, dominated by Barossa’s earthy, dense fruit character. Aged 12 months in American oak (16% new), it shows ripe blackberries, plums, cinnamon spice, and subtle vanilla notes. Medium-bodied with integrated tannins and a smooth, plush texture, this vintage combines power and elegance with excellent aging potential through 2037.

The Wine Advocate | RP 94+
Published: Jul 21, 2022
Drink: 2022-2037

The Barossa has the ability to convey a sense of place, dirt and air in the glass. The trick is to not get in the way—a cooper does not terroir make. Despite not being the dominant region in this blend (for specificity: McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, Padthaway and Clare Valley), the Barossa makes a potent contribution. Here, in the 2020 Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz, the concentrated, dry and warm vintage is on show and provides a splay of earthy, dense fruit, stretched over a framework of savory tannin. Despite Penfolds's reputation for big tannins/big oak, the fruit here overpowers both and streams out over the long finish. The heart of Barossa is here. Very good. Will get better.

Jamessuckling.com | JS 93
Published: Jun 7, 2022

A homage to warmer-region, South Australian shiraz, this has a rich and smooth delivery of ripe blackberries and red-to-dark plums on the nose. The wine has taken its 12 months in American oak (16% new) well and truly in its stride. Plush and suave mouth-feel here, this is effortless and a style that sits right in the Penfolds sweet spot. A blend of McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, Padthaway and Clare Valley. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

Jancisrobinson.com | JR 16.5+
Published: May 5, 2022
Drink: 2023-2030

Aged 12 months in American oak (16% new).
Black cherry, blackcurrant, a bit of spice upfront and fine, grainy tannins. Tight and bitter at present, seems less luscious and juicy than previous vintages have been.

Penfolds.com

Bin 28 offers a showcase of warm-climate Australian Shiraz  ripe, robust and generously flavoured. First made in 1959, Bin 28 is named after the famous Barossa Valley Kalimna Vineyard purchased by Penfolds in 1945 and from which the wine was originally sourced. Today, Bin 28 is a multi-region, multi-vineyard blend, with the Barossa Valley always well represented.Kalimna's Bin 28 offers a showcase of warm climate Australian shiraz ? ripe, robust and generously flavoured.

TASTING NOTE

Color: Deep dark cherry-red

Nose: Initially, plummy fruits meshed with sweet spices (predominantly cinnamon), almond. And then a pause to imbibe the aromatic atmospherics of a patisserie: Creme anglaise, cannoli with vanilla custard ... and classic bourbon vanilla at that! A croquembouche's (profiterole) hazelnut brittle. Grated chocolate both white and dark. Fresh, awakening.

Palate: Medium-bodied. Raspberry/chocolate flavours with a sprinkling of spice and cola. Symptoms: Fleshy, and an almost glycerolic texture; bulbous/expansive palate profile. Diagnosis: Tannins integrated/embedded supportive, not standing apart. Oak no obtrusive flavours to speak of ... yet all the benefits of a calm maturation is seasoned hogsheads. Acidity - in tune with the wine's weight and structure. Cure: Rest in bottle for a year or two. Needs time.