1966 Bin 620
Estimated value
Buying options
Tasting notes
Very very sweet, slightly medicinal. Soft and round with only the merest hint of drains. A very famous wine that is past its peak. (JR)
Critic scores
Average Score
Jancis Robinson MW
Angus Hughson, Vinous
More reviews and scores
The 1966 Cabernet Shiraz Bin 620 is a delight: poised, precise and fascinating, with a notably un-Australian savoury character. Aromas of rosemary, smoked meats, brick dust and dried lavender are enhanced by a hint of white pepper, making for a compelling start. The wine then becomes seamless and seductive, with dark fruit flavours balanced by menthol and peppermint, supported by a fine tannin frame that builds to an ethereal finish. Overall, the Bin 620 boasts exceptional composure and vitality, far exceeding expectations.
About the producer
Penfolds is Australia’s most famous wine producer, known best for their iconic top wine, Grange. First produced commercially in 1952, Grange has since gone on to become one of the world’s most famous fine wines. In 2001, the wine was listed as an Australian heritage icon.