Bin 2 Shiraz Mourvedre
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Typically best enjoyed 3 to 10 years from vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted lamb, grilled beef, hearty mushroom risotto
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Penfolds Bin 2 Shiraz Mourvèdre, first released in 1960, represents a classic Rhône-style blend that highlights the synergy between South Australian Shiraz and Mourvèdre (locally known as Mataro). While Mataro was historically prized in Australia primarily for fortified winemaking, Penfolds pioneered its use in dry red blends to add structure, earthiness, and spice to the plush, fruit-forward Shiraz. Often referred to as the 'Australian Burgundy' in its early days despite its Rhône heritage, Bin 2 is aged in seasoned French and American oak to preserve its vibrant fruit character. It offers a medium-bodied, savory profile with notes of dark plum, black pepper, and wild herbs, embodying Penfolds' legendary multi-regional blending philosophy.
🍾 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.