Penfolds Grenache-Shiraz-Mataro Bin 138 Barossa Valley 2021

One of the finest red blends anywhere in the world! 96 POINTS...and only $35.95?! That’s an impressively great deal – and the mighty Penfolds’ has done it again. The Barossa Valley produces the lion’s share of Australia’s greatest wines, and Penfold’s has the pick of the lots that would make any estate jealous. We scored here – and now the chance is yours!

Penfolds is an iconic estate, brand, and wine producer – almost single-handedly proving that Australia can compete with any wine, from any region, and deserving to be in the fight for greatest wines in the world. Their exemplary “Grange” is year in and year out among the world’s best, and their Bin Series wines are legendary. This is the 30th anniversary of this cuvee – originally called “Old Vine Barossa Valley” until it was elevated to Penfold’s upper echelon with “Bin Status” in 1998. This homage to the Southern Rhone leads with grenache in the principal role, blended with 44% syrah and 6% mataro (aka, mourvedre,) to make one compelling beast of a wine!  

The fantastic 2021 Barossa Valley harvest has made this perhaps the finest Bin 138 yet! A spicy, floral perfume reminiscent of a Tangier spice market gets things rolling, then joined by deeply heady notes of balsamic and Damascus plums. From there, expect elements of new leather, mocha powder, Luxardo cherries, fire-roasted meats, candied violets, and charred earth. It’s intense, but pretty, with an almost Northern Rhone-esque meatiness and savory edge. Gorgeous now, but with years to spare – this is unequivocally one of the best quality for value Rhone Blends you can find on the market today – from any region! We did our part and snagged all we could...now, it’s your turn!