Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet/Shiraz 2023

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Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet/Shiraz is a celebrated wine from the renowned Australian winery, Penfolds. Known as the 'Baby Grange', this wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz, showcasing the best of both varietals. The wine is crafted using fruit sourced from multiple regions across South Australia, including Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, and Coonawarra, which contribute to its complexity and depth. The winemaking process involves maturation in American oak barrels, which imparts a rich, oaky character to the wine. The flavor profile is marked by dark fruit notes such as blackberry and plum, complemented by hints of spice and chocolate, with a well-structured tannin backbone. This wine pairs beautifully with hearty dishes like grilled meats and rich stews.

Professional Scores

95

The 2023 Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz is inky, complete, powerful and structured, with black berries, sweet licorice, star anise and fennel. There are also notes of roasted meat juices and cedar wood. The expression of this wine is very attractive—the prism of the cooler season works well in this wine. The fruit is sourced from McLaren Vale, Padthaway and Barossa Valley, matured for 12 months in American oak hogsheads, 33% new.

The Wine Advocate

96

This wine has been made every vintage since 1960. Refined, generous and polished aromas of blackberries, blackcurrants, cured meat, crushed stones and iodine. The palate is full-bodied with a rounded, textural palate and ultra-refined tannins that lead to a silky, savory, black-fruited finish. 51% cabernet sauvignon and 49% shiraz. Excellent.

James Suckling

750ml