Description

HISTORY:
First released in 1962; Bin 128 was created to showcase Coonawarra Shiraz grown in Terra Rossa soils and cooler-climate expression. From the 1980s, the oak regimen shifted from American to French oak to better highlight fragrance and regional character. It serves as the elegant counterpoint in the Penfolds lineup to the more opulent Bin 28.

BLEND & AGING:
Aged post-fermentation in French oak hogsheads (both new and seasoned). Since the 1980s Penfolds shifted from American oak to French oak for this wine, to enhance its spicy and floral characteristics. Oak ageing is about 12 months.

AROMA (NOSE):
Aromas of blackberry, mulberry, plum; spice notes, white pepper, cedar oak, roasted wood, with subtle touches of coffee or tobacco.

TASTE (PALATE):
Medium-to-full body; smooth entry with good structure; well-balanced tannins and acidity; elegant but with presence; benefits from decanting or time to fully open.

FINISH:
Long finish; fruit, oak and spice tail notes, often with cedar / vanilla oak, and sometimes a metallic/earthy cool-lift on the finish.

FLAVOR:
Ripe fruit flavors balanced with cool-climate character; red berry and darker fruit; oak, spice, minerality, with earthy notes. Tannins are fine yet firm; acidity provides support and freshness

FOOD PAIRING:
Pairs well with grilled beef, pan-seared duck, game meats, lamb chops, rich-sauced red meats; aged hard cheeses.

历史:
首个年份为 1962 年，Bin 128 设立之初就是为了展现 Coonawarra 区设拉子在 Terra Rossa 土壤与较凉爽气候下的优雅与果香。1980 年代开始从美国橡木桶转向法国橡木，以更突出细腻香气与区域特性。长年作为 Penfolds “Bin” 系列中结构优雅对照 Bin 28（更温暖地区设拉子丰富浓郁）的典型酒款。

调配与陈酿:
发酵后陈酿于法国产的 French oak hogsheads 橡木桶中（新桶与旧桶混用）。成熟过程自 1980 年代起从美国橡木转为法橡木，以突显香料／花香风格。陈年时间多为 ~12 个月橡木桶。

香气:
果香以黑莓、桑椹（mulberry）、李子为主；同时带有香料、白胡椒、雪松橡木、烤木与淡淡的咖啡或烟草气息。

口感:
中至厚酒体；入口丝滑但具有结构感；单宁与酸度平衡良好；整体优雅而不失力量感；冷饮稍稍醒酒能更好展开风味。

余韵:
余味持久，果实、木桶与香料尾调结合，常带有烤木／雪松／香草尾韵以及微微金属或土壤特质的冷凉感（“cool lift”）。

风味特征:
果味成熟，但仍保有凉气候（cool-climate）特质；红浆果与深色果实结合；橡木香、香料、些许矿物质与泥土气息；单宁精细但坚定，酸度给予支撑与清新感。

搭配建议:
适合搭配烤牛肉、煎鸭胸、野味、羊排、浓汁红肉菜肴，也可配成熟硬奶酪。