Quantum BIN 98 - Penfolds 2018

Penfolds' Quantum BIN 98 is a wine that represents an ambitious project of this historic Australian winery, known globally for the production of very high quality wines. Penfolds, founded in 1844, has always played a leading role in the evolution of Australian viticulture, and with the Quantum BIN 98 it goes further, exploring new frontiers in blending grapes from excellent wine-growing regions.

Quantum BIN 98 is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz, two of Australia's most iconic grape varieties, which in this wine are combined to create a unique tasting experience, which combines the structure and elegance of Cabernet with the richness and the complexity of Shiraz. The choice of these varieties and their expert blending reflect Penfolds' winemaking mastery in creating wines of unrivaled character and depth.

The winemaking process of Quantum BIN 98 involves a rigorous selection of the best grapes, careful fermentation and a long period of aging in French and American oak barriques, which gives the wine woody, vanilla and spicy notes, integrating them harmoniously with the fruit. This approach allows us to obtain a wine with a perfect balance between power and finesse, characterized by an extraordinary aromatic complexity and a velvety and persistent palate.

At the sight, the Quantum BIN 98 presents itself with an intense and deep color. On the nose, the wine reveals a wide spectrum of aromas, ranging from ripe black fruit, such as blackberries and plums, to notes of chocolate, coffee and spices, with an elegant background of toasted oak. In the mouth, the wine is powerful but balanced, with silky tannins that support a rich range of flavors and a long aromatic persistence, which confirms the complexity and elegance perceived on the nose.

Ideal in combination with rich and tasty dishes, such as grilled red meats, intense stews and mature cheeses, Penfolds Quantum BIN 98 is also a meditation wine, which invites you to discover its many aromatic and gustatory facets. It represents the expression of Penfolds' desire to overcome the traditional boundaries of viticulture, creating wines that are testament to their innovative vision and their uncompromising passion for quality.