Penfolds Kalimna Bin 28 Shiraz 2017

Professional Ratings

• 92 Decanter
  The richer counterpart to Bin 128, this warm-climate blend of Barossa, McLaren Vale and Padthaway fruit (no Upper Adelaide or Wrattonbully fruit in this vintage) is a deep, primary dark ruby colour. And yet it's from a cool growing season, with the harvest finishing a month later than the previous year. It displays a subdued, spicy richness of aroma spliced with a hint of cooler vintage pepper. The palate though is typically generously fruited, with blackberry fruit infused with Penfolds’ trademark toasty vanillin American oak - an umami feel, it's underpinned by nicely resolved tannins that are very much present in the mouthfeel, gradually softening as the wine tapers towards its sumptuous conclusion. Bring on the chilli con carne or braised pork belly.
• 92 Wine Spectator

  Impressive for the concentrated notes of blackberry, cassis and framboise, with touches of dried violet, black walnut and black pepper. Dense tannins and espresso and tobacco details linger on the finish. Drink now through 2034.

• 91 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
  A blend of fruit from Barossa, McLaren Vale and Padthaway, the 2017 Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz is meant to replicate the Northern Barossa style of its namesake vineyard, with opulent dark fruit, savory spice notes of pepper and licorice and a full-bodied, plush mouthfeel. It's a delicious Shiraz for drinking over the next decade or so.
• 91 James Suckling
  This has moved to position itself firmly as a wine that trades on the strengths of Barossa shiraz, in an all-round way, while also incorporating McLaren Vale and Padthaway sourcing. Deep blackberries and redder fruit with a creamy, vanillin-laced nose and some cedar and tarry notes. The palate has a smooth build of fleshy fruit and silky, refined and polished tannin. Drink now or wait six years.
• 91 Wine & Spirits

  A rich and supple shiraz, this is chewy and meaty, dense with black olive and dark plum flavors. It’s a clean blend from Penfolds’ vineyards and growers throughout South Australia, fully extracted yet gentle.

• 90 Jeb Dunnuck
  The 2017 Shiraz Kalimna Bin 28 is a multi-vineyard cuvée sourced from Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Padthaway, Upper Adelaide, and Wrattonbully. Brought up in American oak, it reveals a deep ruby/purple hue as well as a rocking bouquet of sweet plums, Asian spices, vanilla, and black olives, with a hint of eucalyptus emerging with time in the glass. Rounded, medium-bodied, and supple on the palate, it has plenty of fruit, good balance, and will keep nicely for 5-7 years.