1972 Penfolds Bin 128 Shiraz 750ml

Bottle Condition: Please refer to the bottle picture.

Overview

The 1972 Penfolds Bin 128 Shiraz is a historic early-era release from one of Penfolds' classic regional Bin wines. First created in 1962, Bin 128 was conceived as a cool-climate Coonawarra counterpoint to the warmer, fuller-bodied Bin 28 Shiraz, giving collectors a fascinating view into Penfolds' long-running exploration of regional Shiraz styles.

Vintage & Winemaking

Coonawarra has been the home of Bin 128 since the inaugural 1962 vintage. As a single-region wine, Bin 128 captures the district's distinctive climate and its elegant, structured expression of Shiraz. This 1972 vintage belongs to the formative decades of the label, before the modern refinement of the range, and offers historical significance within the broader Penfolds cellar story.

Product Highlights

• Historic 1972 vintage of Penfolds Bin 128 Shiraz.
• Early Coonawarra release from one of Penfolds' classic Bin labels.
• Important reference point in the evolution of Penfolds regional Shiraz.
• Collectible bottle for Penfolds enthusiasts and Australian wine history collectors.

Tasting Notes

As a mature bottle from the early 1970s, this wine should be approached for its aged character and historical interest. Depending on storage and condition, it may show tertiary notes of dried fruit, leather, earth, spice and savoury complexity, with the delicate structure expected from an older Coonawarra Shiraz.

Food Pairing

If opened, pair gently with roast lamb, mushroom dishes, aged cheese or simple savoury dishes that allow the wine's mature character to remain the focus.

Cellaring Potential

This is now a mature collector's bottle. It is best valued as part of Penfolds' historical lineage, with condition and provenance especially important for enjoyment.

About Penfolds

Penfolds is one of Australia's most influential wineries, with a history dating back to 1844. Its Bin series helped define the modern identity of Australian wine, with Bin 128 serving as the house's long-standing regional expression of Coonawarra Shiraz.

Specifications

• Producer: Penfolds
• Wine: Bin 128 Shiraz
• Vintage: 1972
• Country: Australia
• Region: Coonawarra, South Australia
• Grape Variety: Shiraz
• Style: Red Wine
• Bottle Size: 750ml