Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz

Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz aka the poor man’s Grange, the baby Grange, call it what you will but if $900-$1000 is a bit much to splash out on a bottle of Penfolds Grange then this is your wine! It gets this nickname as a part of the blend is aged in the same barrels used to age Grange.

A Cabernet Shiraz blend – the Cabernet gives it a good old fashioned firm backbone and the warm climate Shiraz gives it a rounded richness.

It rarely goes a vintage without getting wine buffs jumping out of their seats, this 2023 vintage is no different…

95/100 & Top Rank Award (Huon Hooke, The Real Review)
“Deep, dense colour that coats the glass; powerful aromas of black coffee, mocha, and dark chocolate; the palate is full-bodied, rich and concentrated with lavish tannins which are supple and pliant, coating the mouth but leaving no astringency. Some dark loamy earth notes and oak is there but sensitively employed. A solid, generous, typical 389 which will reward over the long term. (McLaren Vale, Padthaway, Barossa Valley. 51% cabernet, 49% shiraz) “

96/100 (James Halliday’s Wine Companion)
“A strong release for the Bin 389. This year is a blend of 51/49% cabernet sauvignon/shiraz. Deep fruit characters of blackberry, black cherry and blueberry of considerable purity and depth, supported by hints of mixed spice, violets, creamy oak, cold black tea, panforte and earth. Strong powdered gravel tannins provide grip and support, and there is a considerable depth to the persistent finish as the wine sails slowly away. Built for the cellar.”

As usual this iconic Penfolds Bin 389 wine has got massive cellaring potential of 15-20 years, a must for the collectors out there!