Reviews & Ratings

2022 Penfolds Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French) "Bin 28"

Winery: Penfolds

Vintage: 2022

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Bin 28"

Wine Category: Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French)

Grape blend: 100% Shiraz

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: South Australia

State or country: Australia

Price: $40

Cases produced: 12,360

KWG Score: 92.6 (based on 6 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93)

Review date: August 17, 2025

Wine Review: This midnight purple colored Shiraz from Penfolds opens with a boysenberry and blackberry bouquet with hints of oak. On the palate, this wine is full bodied with integrated medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, bright, and dense. The flavor profile is stewed black plum and stony minerality blend with notes of black licorice and black pepper. I also detected hints of black cherry, oak, and tobacco. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity, and moderate dusty tannins are nicely extended. I would pair this Shiraz with steak fajitas. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Purple with a black core. The aromatic spectrum presents an array of scents including blood pudding, aniseed/fennel and black licorice. A hint of milk chocolate adds a soft, sweet touch to the predominantly dark fruit profile, where red, blue, and black fruits are all present. Ground cinnamon, toasted fennel seeds, clove, mace and sumac contribute to an overall impression of liveliness. The palate texture is suggestive of cocoa powder while being framed by just enough savory oak to add structure without dominating. Leading with black fruit characters, it progresses with dark plum and hints of gamey richness (roasted venison). Baking spice notes and a delicate icing sugar dusting add nuance without tipping into overt sweetness. Lively acidity carries through from start to finish, perfectly accompanied by fine structural tannins that contribute to an enduring balance. Despite its depth and layers, it carries itself with typical Bin 28 ease; its complexity is apparent yet approachable.

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