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Shiraz was one of the original varietals brought into Australia and quickly established itself as one of our most iconic and renowned grapes. Penfolds own Magill Estate was originally planted with parcels of Shiraz, and the Barossa Valley is home to many grapes that go into the creation of our flagship Grange.
There is no grape varietal more closely associated with Penfolds than shiraz. This was not always the case, with Penfolds fortified wine being the leading style during our earliest days. However our focus shifted to dry table wines in 1951, thanks largely to Max Schubert and the birth of Penfolds Grange – today one of the world’s most celebrated wines.
Bin 28 was the first ‘Bin’ wine to join the stable, following Max’s pursuit of a 100% shiraz wine sourced exclusively from the esteemed Barossa Valley Kalimna vineyard. Bin 128 soon followed and, being comprised solely of Coonawarra shiraz, was conceived as an interesting counterpoint to the richly concentrated warm climate Bin 28.
In 1995 work began on a wine that could sit as an admirable alternative to the multi-regional and American oak matured Grange. The result was RWT Bin 798 which is 100% shiraz sourced from a singular region (Barossa Valley), matured in French oak and designed to be plush and fleshy. Internally it was referred to as the ‘Red Winemaking Trial’ and today we more commonly know this iconic Barossa shiraz as RWT.
St Henri is the third shiraz wine often placed in a comparative triangle with Grange and RWT. It is matured in an assortment of old large vats that allow the wine to develop, imparting minimal, if any oak character.
In 2008, the winemaking team saw an opportunity to secure an increasing supply of exceptional fruit from the ancient soils of Marananga. With this a new wine was born to showcase the remarkable quality of the fruit, marking the entrance of the much-loved Bin 150 shiraz to the Penfolds Collection.
They showcase our unmistakable Penfolds House Style while presenting the characters for which the region is adored: full-bodied, rich, and powerful, with ripe fruit and firm tannins reflective of the region's warm climate. Explore RWT Bin 798 and Bin 150 Marananga. Moreover, the Barossa Valley is home to many grapes that go into the creation of our flagship Grange.
Our Magill Estate Shiraz is a wine born from a single vineyard monopole, one of the world’s few urban vineyards planted in 1843 by our founders, Dr Christopher and Mary Penfold. Maturation in both French and American oak imparts a distinct, sleek and contemporary character to this wine.
Penfolds shiraz demonstrates the bold, rich, fruit-forward profile of warm-climate regions like Barossa Valley, famous for its shiraz. Syrah, synonymous with shiraz, presents a more restrained, elegant, peppery profile linked to cooler climates. Different winemaking styles, climates, and flavours distinguish the two. Explore Penfolds Australian shiraz regions for more.
Shiraz was among the first varietals to be cultivated at Penfolds, with Magill Estate originally planted with the shiraz grape. From our first shiraz wine, grange, to our most recent, Bin 150 Marananga Shiraz, the production process has remained mostly unchanged, steeped in our winemaking traditions. While there have been stylistic variations such as maturation, fermentation, and grape sourcing, what is unmistakably present is the Penfolds House Style. Discover Penfolds Shiraz.
You can taste Penfolds shiraz wines alongside other collection wines at our cellar doors located at Magill Estate in Adelaide and the Barossa Valley. Here, you’ll discover more about Australian shiraz, a style for which Penfolds is renowned. Book your experience today.
All Penfolds Bin, Luxury and Icon wines will reward careful cellaring. However, the optimum bottle maturation period will depend upon the style, the format (size), and the vintage. Some wines are deliberately made for earlier consumption, whereas others are crafted for the long haul. We recommend looking at the individual tasting notes for each of our wines, where you can discover how long it takes to cellar shiraz.
While not every shiraz needs to be decanted, most quality or aged red wines will benefit. How to drink shiraz? Consider double decanting, and refer to the tasting notes for your Penfolds shiraz to better understand the wine. You can also explore the Penfolds guide to food pairing.