2018 Penfolds "Bin 28" Shiraz, South Australia, AustraliaABOUT THIS WINE From vineyards in McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, Padthaway, Wrattonbully and Clare Valley. Overall, summer and autumn conditions were cooler than average, allowing grapes to ripen slowly. Aged for 12 months in American oak hogsheads (7% new). ABOUT THIS PRODUCER Penfolds has been producing remarkable wines since 1844 and indisputably led the development of Australian fine wine in the modern era. The introduction of Penfolds Grange in

picked by hand

the name of the grape only tells part of the story of what wine is supposed to be

unfermented grape juice - is required to be aged for one year

technical and chemical methods are tuned to take into account the protection of the environment

The Franck Bonville estate in Avize has been producing wine from their holdings in Avize

The winery itself is self-sustaining and ECOCERT certified for producing its own electricity

followed by bottle maturation for at least 12 months

and later to Jean-Marie’s children

Jean-Hubert Delon

Aged in steel tanks with 4-5 months on the lees

home to Syrah

Reflecting her holistic approach to the ecosystem of the vineyard and her careful attention to the nuances of her terroir