Bin 149 Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5 to 20 years from the vintage release, as its dense tannins and rich fruit profile evolve into complex tertiary notes.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted rack of lamb with herbs, or mature hard cheeses such as aged Cheddar.
✨ Technical Specifications
Penfolds Bin 149 Cabernet Sauvignon represents a bold, modern chapter in the historic winery's legacy: the 'Wine of the World' philosophy. This ambitious bottling seamlessly bridges the Northern and Southern hemispheres by blending rich, structured Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from prestigious Napa Valley vineyards with a carefully selected portion of exceptional South Australian Cabernet Sauvignon. The name itself pays homage to the percentage of Australian fruit in the inaugural vintage. Matured in a combination of French and American oak, Bin 149 showcases Penfolds' signature house style—characterized by intense dark fruit, structural complexity, and seamless integration—while challenging traditional geographical boundaries of winemaking.
🍾 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.