Bin 170 Shiraz
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Typically peaks between 15 to 40 years from the vintage release when stored under optimal cellar conditions.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Slow-braised beef cheeks, roasted rack of lamb, prime ribeye steak
✨ wine.spec_sheet
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.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1844 by Dr. Christopher and Mary Penfold at Magill Estate near Adelaide, Penfolds is one of Australia's oldest and most iconic wineries, now headquartered in Nuriootpa, South Australia. The estate is celebrated for pioneering a unique house style centered on multi-regional and multi-vineyard blending, a philosophy perfected by legendary winemaker Max Schubert in the mid-20th century. Penfolds is globally renowned for its robust, structured red wines aged in premium oak, most notably its flagship Grange—a rich, collectible Shiraz-based blend—alongside acclaimed expressions like Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz and Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon. Today, while maintaining its deep South Australian roots, the producer has expanded its winemaking footprint to include exceptional terroirs in California, Bordeaux, and beyond.