Bin 8 Cabernet Shiraz
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb shoulder, grilled ribeye steak, hearty beef stew
✨ Technical Specifications
Penfolds Bin 8 Cabernet Shiraz was crafted in response to an increasing global interest in the classic Australian blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. First released in 2003, its name was not derived from a specific bin location in the cellars, but rather from the oak treatment it receives. Bin 8 is traditionally matured in older oak hogsheads previously used for its older siblings, Bin 128, Bin 28, and the legendary Bin 389—all sharing the number '8' in their names. This clever naming convention highlights the wine's pedigree and stylistic connection to Penfolds' most prestigious Bin wines. Sourced from multi-regional vineyards across South Australia, it represents the classic Penfolds house style: ripe, generous fruit balanced by structured, savory tannins and integrated oak. It offers a smooth, approachable alternative to the more muscular Bin 389 while retaining the signature complexity of the Cabernet Shiraz marriage.
🍾 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
Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz
🍷 ABV
14.0% - 14.5%