Penfolds Bin 149 California Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Introduction
Penfolds Bin 149 California Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 is a red wine from the United States, produced in California. Penfolds is an iconic Australian winery established in 1844, and this release is part of its global initiative to transcend geographical boundaries and explore high quality viticulture internationally. The Bin 149 designation signifies the inclusion of 14.9% Australian Cabernet Sauvignon wine, blended with the finest Californian fruit. This blend embodies the winery's philosophy of combining different terroirs and creating "Wines of the World". The Californian grapes are sourced from multiple prestigious regions across Napa Valley, including Rutherford and Calistoga.
Wine Description
The wine has a deep, saturated purple red colour. The aromatic profile is complex and intense, offering notes of blueberry, blackcurrant, dark chocolate, sweet spice, and cherry compote. Further aromatic nuances include dark plum, crème de cassis, tobacco leaf, vanilla bean, and cedar.
The wine is predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, with the blend containing 14.9% Australian wine and 85.1% Californian wine. It is a full bodied wine. On the palate, it is plush, layered, and balanced, with abundant fine grained tannins and a concentrated core of fruit. Flavours include plum, blackcurrant, graphite, and toasted baking spices. Stylistically, it is a rich, powerful, and seamless wine with great structure and energy, combining the plushness of California with the savoury tension of Penfolds' Australian character. It was aged for 16 months in $80\%$ new French oak barrels. The finish is long, persistent, and features a minerally, chalky structure. The ABV is 14.5%. The optimal drinking window is now through 2045 or longer. Information on the organic status of the wine is not available in the sources.
Accolades
Jeb Dunnuck - 98 points
The Wine Advocate - 97 points
James Suckling - 97 points
Vinous - 95 points
Decanter - 93 points
Food Pairing
This powerfully structured Cabernet Sauvignon pairs beautifully with classic beef preparations such as slow roasted prime rib, grilled ribeye steak, or braised short ribs.
Vintage Quality
The 2019 vintage in Napa Valley, which makes up the majority of this blend, was widely considered excellent. It featured a long, moderate, and mild growing season, which allowed for slow, even ripening. The resulting fruit was intensely concentrated with polished tannins and great freshness.
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Introduction
Penfolds Bin 149 California Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 is a red wine from the United States, produced in California. Penfolds is an iconic Australian winery established in 1844, and this release is part of its global initiative to transcend geographical boundaries and explore high quality viticulture internationally. The Bin 149 designation signifies the inclusion of 14.9% Australian Cabernet Sauvignon wine, blended with the finest Californian fruit. This blend embodies the winery's philosophy of combining different terroirs and creating "Wines of the World". The Californian grapes are sourced from multiple prestigious regions across Napa Valley, including Rutherford and Calistoga.
Wine Description
The wine has a deep, saturated purple red colour. The aromatic profile is complex and intense, offering notes of blueberry, blackcurrant, dark chocolate, sweet spice, and cherry compote. Further aromatic nuances include dark plum, crème de cassis, tobacco leaf, vanilla bean, and cedar.
The wine is predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, with the blend containing 14.9% Australian wine and 85.1% Californian wine. It is a full bodied wine. On the palate, it is plush, layered, and balanced, with abundant fine grained tannins and a concentrated core of fruit. Flavours include plum, blackcurrant, graphite, and toasted baking spices. Stylistically, it is a rich, powerful, and seamless wine with great structure and energy, combining the plushness of California with the savoury tension of Penfolds' Australian character. It was aged for 16 months in $80\%$ new French oak barrels. The finish is long, persistent, and features a minerally, chalky structure. The ABV is 14.5%. The optimal drinking window is now through 2045 or longer. Information on the organic status of the wine is not available in the sources.
Accolades
Jeb Dunnuck - 98 points
The Wine Advocate - 97 points
James Suckling - 97 points
Vinous - 95 points
Decanter - 93 points
Food Pairing
This powerfully structured Cabernet Sauvignon pairs beautifully with classic beef preparations such as slow roasted prime rib, grilled ribeye steak, or braised short ribs.
Vintage Quality
The 2019 vintage in Napa Valley, which makes up the majority of this blend, was widely considered excellent. It featured a long, moderate, and mild growing season, which allowed for slow, even ripening. The resulting fruit was intensely concentrated with polished tannins and great freshness.
