Log in / Sign up Penfolds Bin 23 Pinot Noir 2024
Bin 23 derives its name from Cellar 23 at Magill Estate, where Pinot Noir barriques are often stored during maturation. It follows in the footsteps of the Penfolds Cellar Reserve Pinot Noir, a wine first made from Adelaide Hills grapes in 1997. Reflecting an evolving style, regional definition, and complexities of the many and varied Pinot Noir clones, Bin 23 Pinot Noir is an elegant, lighter-bodied inclusion in the Penfolds Collection.
The 2024 vintage reveals vibrant raspberry fruits, savoury charcuterie nuances and bright acidity, framed by fine texture and cool-climate precision. Sourced from Tasmania, where ideal conditions yield grapes of purity and distinction.
Vibrant and complex. Bright and fresh notes of raspberry lead, followed by the scent of blacksmiths forge. A note of wheatgrass adds an earthy freshness, while caperberry introduces a briny sharpness. The herbal fragrance of rosemary and the delicate floral note of violet add layers of depth, highlighting the wine’s nuanced profile. Charcuterie elements are present via the rich, cured scent of bresaola, complemented by the piney notes of juniper. Tangy rhubarb and the warmth of cardamom and nutmeg add further complexity. A note of white plum rounds out the nose.
A savoury, cured meat quality enhances the wine’s structure, providing a textural mouthfeel, while a tannic core of graphite provides further backbone. The fruit profile is both refined and elegant, showcasing an array of dark berries, fresh plums, and stone fruits. The wine’s youthfulness is highlighted by bright white raspberry and tart cranberry. The acidity is crisp and lively.
