Bin 138 Shiraz Grenache Mataro
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 3 to 12 years from vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-roasted lamb shoulder, grilled game sausages, rich beef stew
✨ Technical Specifications
Penfolds Bin 138 draws inspiration from the classic southern Rhône blend, adapted to the unique terroir of South Australia's Barossa Valley. First released with the 1992 vintage under the name 'Old Vine Barossa Valley', this wine was created by Penfolds to showcase the exceptional quality of heritage Grenache, Shiraz, and Mataro (Mourvèdre) vines, some of which are over a century old. Unlike many of Penfolds' heavily oaked flagships, Bin 138 is matured in seasoned French and American oak hogsheads to allow the vibrant, spicy fruit characteristics of the old vines to take center stage. Each component brings a distinct element: Grenache offers perfume and sweet spice, Shiraz provides rich plum fruit and structure, while Mataro contributes earthy complexity and savory depth.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1844 by Dr. Christopher and Mary Penfold at Magill Estate in the Mount Lofty foothills, Penfolds represents one of the foundational cornerstones of Australian fine wine. Over nearly two centuries, the house evolved from crafting fortified tonics to pioneering modern multi-regional and multi-vineyard blending across South Australia's premier terroirs, including the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, and Coonawarra. Soils span from rich terra rossa over limestone to weathered ironstone and alluvial clays under warm Mediterranean climates tempered by maritime breezes. Under the long-term stewardship of Chief Winemaker Peter Gago, the house adheres to Sustainable Winegrowing Australia standards while preserving an unmistakable house style defined by meticulous fruit classification, submerged-cap fermentation, and structured maturation in American and French oak hogsheads. Benchmark bottlings such as Grange (Bin 95), Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon, Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz, and Yattarna Chardonnay define the apex of collectible New World viticulture.
🍇 Grapes
Shiraz, Grenache, Mataro
🍷 ABV
14.0% - 14.5%