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Wine Description
The Story
1962 Penfolds Bin 60A Kalimna Shiraz, Coonawarra Cabernet is a legendary Australian wine. In a world where egos readily clashed, it unified wine critics and show judges. 1962 Bin 60A is Penfolds most successful show wine winning 19 trophies and 33 gold medal. It was a profound oenological, physical and philosophical achievement for its time. Still fresh and alive, it is a lasting model of Max Schubert’s groundbreaking winemaking practices and...
Wine Information
2004 Penfolds Bin 60A Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon Barossa Shiraz is a “select parcel” blend of Block 20 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon, Koonunga Hill and Kalimna Vineyard Barossa Shiraz. The 1962-like vintage conditions in 2004 inspired the winemakers to recreate Max Schubert’s great wine. 2004 Bin 60A was vinified at Nuriootpa and Magill in open and closed headed down fermenters. The components completed fermentation in 100% new oak barriqu...