Bin 170 Shiraz
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically peaks between 15 to 40 years from the vintage release when stored under optimal cellar conditions.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-braised beef cheeks, roasted rack of lamb, prime ribeye steak
✨ Technical Specifications
Penfolds Bin 170 is an extraordinarily rare, single-vineyard Shiraz of legendary status, sourced exclusively from the historic Kalimna Vineyard's Block 3 in the Barossa Valley. First released as a one-off in 1973, this iconic bottling was spectacularly resurrected in 2010 to commemorate Penfolds' 170th anniversary. Block 3 is revered for its ancient, ungrafted vines planted in sandy loams over deep red clay, producing fruit of immense concentration, structure, and complexity. Matured in premium French oak hogsheads, Bin 170 represents the pinnacle of single-site Barossa Shiraz, showcasing a majestic interplay of dark fruit, savory spice, and exquisite structural refinement that pays homage to Penfolds' rich winemaking heritage.
🍾 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
100% Shiraz
🍷 ABV
14.5%