Penfolds is Australia's oldest and most iconic winery with a history and legacy that reflects the country's journey from colonial settlement to the modern era. The winery was founded in 1844 by Dr. Christopher Rawson Penfold who emigrated with his wife from England to South Australia to plant his vines obtained from France on Magill Estate. The reason for this was not to make Australia's best wine, but to find a cure for anemia. Christopher believed in the medicinal properties of wine and used it in his family practice which grew in reputation.

The Australian wine industry, including Penfolds, changed dramatically with the arrival of winemaker Max Schubert, who invented world-famous Grange and Bin wines. In 1988 Max Schubert was named 'Man of the year' by Decanter Magazine and Penfolds Grange 1955 is now listed as a National Heritage Site. Penfolds has an extraordinary collection of awards and with each generation of winemakers, Max Schubert's remarkable vision is nurtured and enhanced.
Today, Peter Gago is the 'Guardian of the Grange' and sets the standard for all Penfolds wines. It was even named a 'Most Admired Wine Brand' by Drinks International in early 2019 and many more awards are likely to follow.

Bin 2 was first released in 1960 and is an 'Australian Burgundian' style. The Bin 2 is a blend of Shiraz and Mataro. Mataro, also known as monastrell or mourvèdre, was introduced to Australia in the 1830s. More and more widely used and widely planted in the Barossa Valley, this grape is valued by winemakers for its blending properties, adding complexity and palate. The vineyards are located in Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale and Langhorne Creek.

In the glass, the Bin 2 Shiraz Mataro has a cherry red color. On the nose, the wine has aromatics dominated by brightly colored red fruits of cranberry, red currants and rhubarb. Scents of freshly sliced meats and tapenade of black olives provide a savory nuance. The underlying spices mainly come from the maturation of oak and here we smell cardamom and black fresh pepper. The seductive aromatics are enhanced on the palate with fine-grained tannins, a juicy acidity of red fruit, roasted celeriac and fresh vegetable consommé.