Region: Barossa Valley

The winemaker who made our Bin 221 & 222 wines is very secretive about where he sources his grapes. One wouldn’t say it is a ‘cut throat’ business, but a good supply of the right sort of grapes, from a grower who will crop the vineyard as you need it, is fundamental to success in what can be a difficult trade. As such, we can tell you little to nothing about the vineyards these wines came from.

However, we knew that the provenance would not be available when we were offered the wine and we purchased it regardless. Why?

Decisions to buy were made purely on taste and therefore offered value for money. There would be no tricks, no smoke and mirrors, and no sales pitch. “Here is the wine, here is the price” was as complex as the offer got. We leaped in with both feet.

The Bin 222 is what Richard Farmer would call “proper”. Very deep purple colour, with black fruit and bitumen. Great length with superb gripping tannins but with a lightness that reflects this winemakers’ style. Superb.

Alcohol 15.3%.

125 cases were made.