Bin 21 Grenache
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 2–8 years from vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, slow-cooked lamb shoulder, grilled Mediterranean vegetables
✨ Technical Specifications
Penfolds Bin 21 Grenache represents a modern milestone in the storied history of this historic Australian producer, first released to highlight the exceptional quality of South Australian Grenache, particularly from the Barossa Valley. While Penfolds has utilized Grenache since its founding in 1844—historically for fortified wines and later in GSM blends like Bin 138—Bin 21 marks a dedicated exploration of the varietal's solo potential. Sourced from low-yielding, mature vines, this expression captures the grape's vibrant aromatic profile, characterized by bright red berries, wild herbs, and subtle spice. The wine is carefully matured in seasoned French oak to preserve its lively fruit purity and elegant, fine-grained tannins, offering a contemporary, terroir-driven take on a classic South Australian grape.
🍾 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
Grenache
🍷 ABV
14.5%