Professional Reviews
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Campbell Mattinson – 97 Points
“Minty, long and lingering, bold-fruited but elegant. Red, blue and black-berried fruits run in a constant, irrepressible stream. The finish is so long, it has a beauty of its own.” -
Huon Hooke – 99 Points
“Very deep, dense purple-red colour; the bouquet wonderfully clear. Traces of nutmeg, violet, lavender and rose. Extreme intensity of flavour, the concentration is other-worldly. A great wine.” -
Tyson Stelzer – 99 Points
“The definitive Australian blend. Crunchy redcurrant and blackcurrant fruit framed by fine-grained, limestone-mineral tannins. One of the finest wines of the modern era of Penfolds.” -
Ken Gargett – 99 Points
“A sumptuous wine, with immaculate balance, bright acidity, silky tannins, and an alluring finish. A complete wine that will provide immense pleasure for the next thirty years.”
2021 Penfolds Bin 180 Coonawarra Cabernet Shiraz
Region: Coonawarra, South Australia
Blend: 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Shiraz
Alcohol: 14.5%
Maturation: 16 months in one-year-old French oak hogsheads
Closure: Cork
Cellaring Potential: Now to 2050+
Tasting Note
A deep, inky purple hue in the glass, this wine is powerful yet poised. The bouquet opens with savoury aromas—charcuterie, cracked black pepper, ironstone and terra rossa earth—layered with ripe blackberry, blueberry compote, violet, and hints of smoked spice. On the palate, it’s intensely flavoured yet graceful, with chewy, fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity supporting a core of dark berry fruit, black olive, and spice. The finish is long, structured, and persistent, with exceptional balance and finesse.
A collector’s wine and a celebration of Penfolds’ 180-year legacy, the 2021 Bin 180 Coonawarra Cabernet Shiraz is a masterful blend of elegance, structure, and richness. Crafted from old-vine Coonawarra fruit and matured in seasoned French oak, it showcases Penfolds’ signature power and refinement. With multiple near-perfect critic scores and superb ageing potential, this wine is an icon in the making.