Bin 94A
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Pan-seared scallops, roasted free-range chicken, creamy mushroom risotto
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Penfolds Bin 94A represents a legendary milestone in the producer's white wine history. In the early 1990s, Penfolds embarked on a quest to create a white companion to their iconic red Grange, leading to a series of highly publicised trial Chardonnays. The 'Bin A' naming convention designates their ultra-premium Reserve Bin Adelaide Hills Chardonnay, where each vintage is uniquely numbered after its harvest year (with 94A denoting the historic 1994 trial vintage). Sourced from the cool-climate Adelaide Hills, this wine showcases a sophisticated style defined by wild fermentation, regular lees stirring, and seasoned French oak maturation. It is celebrated for its striking minerality, complex nutty undertones, and vibrant acidity, paving the way for Penfolds' modern white wine revolution.
🍾 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.