{"product_id":"2004-penfolds-bin-128-shiraz-750ml-scuffed-capsule","title":"2004 Penfolds Bin 128 Shiraz 750ml (Scuffed Capsule)","description":"\u003ch4\u003eScuffed Capsule\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAwards, Ratings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBRONZE\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sydney Royal Competitions · 2007\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — Jeremy Oliver · 2004 Vintage · Tasted: Jan 2005\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — Wine Enthusiast · 2004 Vintage · Tasted: Jan 2008\u003cbr\u003e“A strong effort for this Penfolds bottling, the 2004 Bin 128 features powerful aromas of chocolate and cassis, then follows up with slightly more nuanced flavors that add brighter berry notes to the mix. Tannins are silky-smooth, suggesting early drinkability, although it should age well until at least 2015.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — The Wine Front · 2004 Vintage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e89\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — CellarTracker · 2004 Vintage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e88\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — Wine Spectator · 2004 Vintage · Tasted: Jun 2007\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaunched in 1962, Penfolds Bin 128 is a regional wine that reflects the unique climate and growing conditions of South Australia's Coonawarra district and the relatively elegant style of cool-climate shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the 1980 vintage, French oak replaced American oak, highlighting the pepper, spice and floral characteristics that define this style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the mid-1980s, greater attention has been paid to fruit ripeness, resulting in a wine that is fuller in style and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoonawarra experienced a cool, dry summer with the grapes ripening evenly and early. Overall, perfect vintage weather with no rain offered a great opportunity to make wines of classic varietal character and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProducer Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOLOUR Deep red-purple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOSE Saturated elderberry, plum, spicy, nutmeg, pain-grille aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePALATE The palate is beautifully exuberant and powerful with ripe elderberry, blackberry, plum fruit and chocolaty, firm tannins. Lovely weight, texture and tannin ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage: 2004\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape Variety: 100% Shiraz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Coonawarra \/ South Australia \/ Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaturation: Matured for 11 months in a combination of new (20%), one, two and three year old French oak hogsheads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction Attributes: French Oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 14%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweetness: Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcidity TA: 6.2 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcidity pH: 3.57\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResidual Sugar: 0 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinemaker: Peter Gago\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwnership: Treasury Wine Estates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosure: Cork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Casey Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45364033126486,"sku":"8862207579","price":69.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/5301\/4102\/files\/1282004.png?v=1783651039","url":"https:\/\/caseycellars.com.au\/products\/2004-penfolds-bin-128-shiraz-750ml-scuffed-capsule","provider":"Casey Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}