2018 Penfolds Bin 169

Penfolds 用 Coonawarra 味道做出一款即飲又能收藏的經典酒款。

【為什麼選它？】
1) 產區表現 -> 明確的赤果調性，帶出 Coonawarra 的泥土與涼爽輪廓，喝得到地方感。
2) 橡木掌控 -> 50% 新法國橡木桶 18 個月陳釀，添香但不蓋果味，入口有香料骨架。
3) 經典與現代兼備 -> 來自 Penfolds 的風格與釀酒理念，既有牌面也好喝。

【侍酒師私房筆記】酒液透出鮮明的紅梅、覆盆子和紅加侖子，邊緣有一抹類似橙酒的焦糖香；酸度讓整體清爽有彈性，單寧細緻但有嚼感，帶出乾茶葉與淡淡橡木香。整體酒體健碩但不笨重，最適合先醒一小時再喝，宴客時很討好。

【田地與釀造】2018 年生長季偏乾熱但成熟均勻，病害壓力低，果皮與香氣發展佳。釀造上保留產區特色，使用法國大桶（hogsheads）陳放 18 個月、半數新桶，平衡果實張力與木香厚度。

【場景化配餐指南】週末在家烤一隻羊架、跟朋友吃牛排配薯條、或配一道烤鴨切盤 —— 都能讓這瓶發揮到位。

【降維打擊對比】拿到手的分數與陳年潛力，比起同級歐洲名莊，價格更實在，風格更直率，既適合收藏也能立刻上桌。

[Soul Hook] A Coonawarra classic reimagined by Penfolds — precise, concentrated and built to age.

[Why choose it?]
1) Regional clarity -> Distinct cool-climate red-fruit profile that sings of Coonawarra’s terroir.
2) Oak-made to measure -> 18 months in French hogsheads (50% new) gives spice and structure without masking fruit.
3) Proven pedigree -> Penfolds’ contemporary winemaking under Peter Gago delivers immediate appeal and long-term cellaring potential.

[Sommelier’s Private Note] Bright red-plum colour leads to an aromatic lift of glazed red pastilles, cranberry and a kiss of orange-laced brûlée. On the palate it’s direct and succulent — tangy acidity fills the mid-palate while finely grained tannins give grip and a polished texture. The oak frames rather than dominates: dry tea-leaf and cedar spice weave through concentrated red fruits. Drink now with an hour’s decant to unwind, or cellar further for impressive development.

[Winemaking & Vineyard] Sourced from Penfolds’ Coonawarra holdings, this vintage reflects a warm, dry growing season with clean ripening and excellent phenolic development. Matured 18 months in French oak hogsheads (50% new) to balance youthful energy with layered oak complexity.

[Occasion] Perfect for a celebration dinner at home — think steak frites, roast lamb or a festive roast meat spread. Works equally well as a gift for collectors or as the anchor bottle for a special Cantonese banquet.

[Competitive Edge] Delivers top-tier scores and ageing potential but at a price that undercuts many Old World grand cru bottlings—classic house style with modern precision.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 14.5%
• Decant Time: 60-90 minutes
• Taste: raspberry, cranberry, redcurrant, rhubarb, blackcurrant/cassis, orange zest (flambé/Grand Marnier), Earl Grey / dry tea leaf, fine grain tannins, mouth-watering acidity, supportive French oak spice, medium-plus to full body, concentrated, expansive palate
• Food Matching: Grilled ribeye or steak frites with garlic butter, Roast or braised lamb (shank or rack), Venison and other game dishes, Rich Cantonese roasted meats (roast duck, char siu), Hearty braised beef dishes or beef short ribs
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon : 100%,

Winery

Penfolds（奔富）是澳洲指標性酒莊，釀酒師 Peter Gago 長期主理其經典與創新款式。酒莊屬於 Treasury Wine Estates，對 Coonawarra 的園地關係與桶陳工藝有長期投入，風格穩定且具收藏價值。

Penfolds — a benchmark Australian house led by Peter Gago, committed to expressing regional vineyards like Coonawarra. Owned by Treasury Wine Estates, Penfolds combines long-standing cellarcraft with contemporary blending and oak management.