Bin 2 Shiraz Mataro
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled lamb chops, beef stew, roasted game birds
✨ Technical Specifications
First released in 1960, Penfolds Bin 2 is a historic Australian blend that celebrates the traditional partnership of Shiraz and Mataro (also known as Mourvèdre). In its early days, it was often referred to as an 'Australian Burgundy' style—a soft, medium-bodied red designed for approachable drinking. Although temporarily discontinued in the 1970s during a market shift toward white wines, it was successfully reintroduced and remains a favorite for its savory complexity. Mataro, which has thrived in South Australia since the 1830s, contributes earthy undertones, spice, and structural grip, perfectly balancing the plush, dark-fruit profile of the Shiraz. The wine is typically matured in seasoned oak to preserve its fresh, fruit-driven character and regional expression.
🍾 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, Mataro (Mourvèdre)
🍷 ABV
14.5%