Penfolds

Bin 8 South Australia Cabernet Shiraz

8.8353 ratings

8.733 pro ratings

South Australia, Australia

Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese

Top Notes For

Peter van den Besselaar

9.1

Vintage 2017 | a pretty marriage imo. Fruitiness of Cabernet, warmth and spicyness of Syrah | paired wonderful with beef from bbq and Cantonese style egg plant

Vintage 2017 | a pretty marriage imo. Fruitiness of Cabernet, warmth and spicyness of Syrah | paired wonderful with beef from bbq and Cantonese style egg plant

Jul 19th, 2024

Peter van den Besselaar

9.1

Vintage 2017

Vintage 2017

Jul 20th, 2021

Hayden B. Oothout

8.6

Not bad but nothing spectacular about this wine. I honestly believe that the Penfold’s Koonunga Hill Shiraz/Cab is a superior wine despite its lesser price. We will see how it opens up and I may update my rating.

Not bad but nothing spectacular about this wine. I honestly believe that the Penfold’s Koonunga Hill Shiraz/Cab is a superior wine despite its lesser price. We will see how it opens up and I may update my rating.

Dec 9th, 2018

Boris Mathiszik

8.7

A bit rough on the edges, but at a quaffer price of 15 bucks ok.

A bit rough on the edges, but at a quaffer price of 15 bucks ok.

Nov 3rd, 2018

Tobin Trevarthen

8.6

Berry forward, a bit tannic.

Berry forward, a bit tannic.

Jul 30th, 2017

8.8

Nose: medium plus alcohol, strong cab smell, leaves (eucalyptus?), mint

Taste: dry, medium plus alcohol, strong cab flavor, oak-rich, slightly sweet after taste,

Nose: medium plus alcohol, strong cab smell, leaves (eucalyptus?), mint

Taste: dry, medium plus alcohol, strong cab flavor, oak-rich, slightly sweet after taste,

2 people found it helpfulFeb 2nd, 2017

Diederick Swagemakers

9.0

Give it 2 more years

Give it 2 more years

1 person found it helpfulJul 21st, 2021

8.8

Potential for a higher score. Too young now.

Potential for a higher score. Too young now.

1 person found it helpfulJul 20th, 2021

Andy Christiansen

9.0

Surprise of the night for me. Somewhat generic but can't deny how well done it is.

Surprise of the night for me. Somewhat generic but can't deny how well done it is.

1 person found it helpfulJul 2nd, 2016

Co-Owner/Director Summit Estate Wines

8.7

First taste of this newer Penfolds release - true to form - quality, value but very much by the book for Penfolds

First taste of this newer Penfolds release - true to form - quality, value but very much by the book for Penfolds

1 person found it helpfulApr 30th, 2015