Bin 150 Marananga Shiraz
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5 to 20 years from vintage release, as its robust structure softens and complex tertiary notes develop.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-roasted lamb shoulder, grilled ribeye steak, rich venison stew
✨ Technical Specifications
Penfolds Bin 150 Marananga Shiraz is a compelling exploration of sub-regional terroir, focusing specifically on the ancient soils and warm microclimate of Marananga, situated in the heart of the Barossa Valley. First released with the 2008 vintage, this wine represents a departure from Penfolds' traditional multi-regional blending philosophy, instead shining a spotlight on a single, highly acclaimed sub-region. The red-brown earth and clay soils of Marananga yield Shiraz of immense power, deep color, and rich, dark fruit profiles. Penfolds matures this expression in a combination of French and American oak hogsheads and puncheons, marrying the intense, savory, and spicy characteristics of the fruit with structured, velvety tannins. It is a modern classic that honors the unique heritage of Barossa's western ridge.
🍾 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 100%
🍷 ABV
14.5%