Bin 2 was first released in 1960, but was temporarily discontinued in Australia in the 1970s, at the height of the white wine boom. The original Bin 2 was an ‘Australian Burgundy’ style (despite its Rhone varieties), typically a smooth, medium-bodied shiraz-based wine. The Bin 2 blend of shiraz and mató is still relatively uncommon in Australian table wines.
Also known as monastrell or mourvèdre, mataro was introduced to Australia in the 1830s. This grape, which is often used in the production of fortified wine, is widely planted in the Barossa Valley. It is valued by winemakers for its blending attributes, adding complexity and grip to the palate. Interest in Bin 2 has grown as the popularity of traditional Rhône varieties and blends continues to flourish.
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Winemaking
Ageing period
9 months
Barrel age
New and semi-new
Type of wood
French and American oak
The winery
Penfolds
Penfolds is an undeniable reference point in the wine world and a true flagship in Australia, where it has been one of the main driving forces behind the growing good reputation of the country's wines.
Englishman Dr. Christopher Rawson Penfold and his wife Mary bought the Magill Estate in 1844, soon after arriving in Australia. The 500 acres of Grenache were used to start making fortified wines which would be prescribed as a remedy for combating anaemia. In 1870, the couple...
