Penfolds
Bin 389 South Australia Cabernet Shiraz
South Australia, Australia
Often referred to as “Baby Grange,” ‘16: blend of 51% Cab Sauv & 49% Shiraz, aged 12 months in American oak, partly in previous-vintage Grange casks. Dark Ruby with aromas of ripe black fruits, sweet and complex spice. On palate juicy blackberry flavors with notes of tobacco, cacao and toasty spices. Well balanced with acidity, fine ripe tannins, long finish ending with smoky spice, fruit & well integrated with oak, drink over next 10 years+, tasting well, will only get better.
Often referred to as “Baby Grange,” ‘16: blend of 51% Cab Sauv & 49% Shiraz, aged 12 months in American oak, partly in previous-vintage Grange casks. Dark Ruby with aromas of ripe black fruits, sweet and complex spice. On palate juicy blackberry flavors with notes of tobacco, cacao and toasty spices. Well balanced with acidity, fine ripe tannins, long finish ending with smoky spice, fruit & well integrated with oak, drink over next 10 years+, tasting well, will only get better.
Jan 14th, 2022Referred to as the “Baby Grange,” blend of about 50/50 Cab Sauv & Shiraz, aged for 12 months in American oak, partly in previous-vintage Grange casks. Dark Ruby with aromas of ripe black fruits, sweet and complex spice. On the palate juicy blackberry flavors with notes of cacao and toasty spices. Well balanced with acidity, full ripe tannins, long ending with smoky spice, fruit well integrated with oak, drink over next 10 years+, will only get better. Consistent quality, aging well! Tried a few times!
Referred to as the “Baby Grange,” blend of about 50/50 Cab Sauv & Shiraz, aged for 12 months in American oak, partly in previous-vintage Grange casks. Dark Ruby with aromas of ripe black fruits, sweet and complex spice. On the palate juicy blackberry flavors with notes of cacao and toasty spices. Well balanced with acidity, full ripe tannins, long ending with smoky spice, fruit well integrated with oak, drink over next 10 years+, will only get better. Consistent quality, aging well! Tried a few times!
May 4th, 2021Referred to as the “Baby Grange,” blend of about 50/50 Cab Sauv & Shiraz, aged for 12 months in American oak, partly in previous-vintage Grange casks. Dark Ruby with aromas of ripe black fruits, sweet and complex spice. On the palate juicy blackberry flavors with notes of cacao and toasty spices. Well balanced with acidity, full ripe tannins, long ending with smoky spice, fruit well integrated with oak, drink over next 10 years+, will only get better. Consistent with ‘16 I just tried.
Referred to as the “Baby Grange,” blend of about 50/50 Cab Sauv & Shiraz, aged for 12 months in American oak, partly in previous-vintage Grange casks. Dark Ruby with aromas of ripe black fruits, sweet and complex spice. On the palate juicy blackberry flavors with notes of cacao and toasty spices. Well balanced with acidity, full ripe tannins, long ending with smoky spice, fruit well integrated with oak, drink over next 10 years+, will only get better. Consistent with ‘16 I just tried.
Sep 2nd, 2020Referred to as the “Baby Grange,” blend of about 50/50 Cab Sauv & Shiraz, aged for 12 months in American oak, partly in previous-vintage Grange casks. Dark Ruby with aromas of ripe black fruits, sweet and complex spice. On the palate juicy blackberry flavors with notes of cacao and toasty spices. Well balanced with acidity, full ripe tannins, long ending with smoky spice, fruit well integrated with oak, drink over next 10 years+, will only get better. Consistent with ‘16 I just tried.
Referred to as the “Baby Grange,” blend of about 50/50 Cab Sauv & Shiraz, aged for 12 months in American oak, partly in previous-vintage Grange casks. Dark Ruby with aromas of ripe black fruits, sweet and complex spice. On the palate juicy blackberry flavors with notes of cacao and toasty spices. Well balanced with acidity, full ripe tannins, long ending with smoky spice, fruit well integrated with oak, drink over next 10 years+, will only get better. Consistent with ‘16 I just tried.
Jul 30th, 2020
Considered to be a “baby Grange” of the celebrated Penfolds portfolio! This wine is a blend comprised of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon and 46% Shiraz.
It has a deep purple hue and offers medium (+) intensity of juicy black fruit aromas such as candied blackberry, black cherry, cassis liqueur, and plum sauce, alongside other primary aromas such as violet, black olive, and delicate eucalyptus.
It also offers robust secondary aromas of cedar, nutmeg, clove, cardamom, vanilla, coconut, cacao, dark chocolate, and tertiary aromas of sweet tobacco, new leather, and dried fig.
The mouthfeel is dry but rounded with notable residual sugar. It has medium acidity, a full body, high alcohol, silky-smooth, velveteen tannins, and medium(+) intensity of flavors consistent with the nose. The finish lingers.
This wine is ready to pop and pour now or hold, as you wish.
Cheers to this delicious Aussie wine -- an excellent culinary companion to a grilled or pan-seared steak.
Penfolds, Bin 389, Cabernet Shiraz, Vintage 2017, ABV 14.5%.
Considered to be a “baby Grange” of the celebrated Penfolds portfolio! This wine is a blend comprised of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon and 46% Shiraz.
It has a deep purple hue and offers medium (+) intensity of juicy black fruit aromas such as candied blackberry, black cherry, cassis liqueur, and plum sauce, alongside other primary aromas such as violet, black olive, and delicate eucalyptus.
It also offers robust secondary aromas of cedar, nutmeg, clove, cardamom, vanilla, coconut, cacao, dark chocolate, and tertiary aromas of sweet tobacco, new leather, and dried fig.
The mouthfeel is dry but rounded with notable residual sugar. It has medium acidity, a full body, high alcohol, silky-smooth, velveteen tannins, and medium(+) intensity of flavors consistent with the nose. The finish lingers.
This wine is ready to pop and pour now or hold, as you wish.
Cheers to this delicious Aussie wine -- an excellent culinary companion to a grilled or pan-seared steak.
Penfolds, Bin 389, Cabernet Shiraz, Vintage 2017, ABV 14.5%.
A profound and deep red color; high alcohol; jammy red fruits, caramel, chocolate, baked spices, strong tannins, very well balanced and full bodied. A wonderful wine! I’ definitely getting more bottles :)
A profound and deep red color; high alcohol; jammy red fruits, caramel, chocolate, baked spices, strong tannins, very well balanced and full bodied. A wonderful wine! I’ definitely getting more bottles :)
Jan 3rd, 2022
Sumptuous! Sourced from different vineyards and aged just right in American oak, this polished gem is all Cab on the nose. The Shiraz comes out midway through: dark fruit and Earl Grey tea. A vanilla-chocolate swirl envelopes the finish. A smooth criminal, this one...
Sumptuous! Sourced from different vineyards and aged just right in American oak, this polished gem is all Cab on the nose. The Shiraz comes out midway through: dark fruit and Earl Grey tea. A vanilla-chocolate swirl envelopes the finish. A smooth criminal, this one...
Oct 11th, 2020Juicy red and black fruit; mixed berry preserves and candied black cherries; spices like anise, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice; strong oak and cedar influences; delicate notes of wet clay; reminds me of sipping dark chocolate covered strawberries; chewy tannins and a long finish.
Juicy red and black fruit; mixed berry preserves and candied black cherries; spices like anise, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice; strong oak and cedar influences; delicate notes of wet clay; reminds me of sipping dark chocolate covered strawberries; chewy tannins and a long finish.
Apr 28th, 2020
Early days for this one. The ‘16 was very approachable after only a couple of years but this 2017 is going to take a bit more time I think. Plenty of blackcurrant, some aniseed, a little vanilla and oak. Medium but quite drying tannins, nice finish and as this softens over time i think it will really develop. Nice now but probably one to lay down. Will update the score in 10 years 😃 hopefully not during Covid 29!
Early days for this one. The ‘16 was very approachable after only a couple of years but this 2017 is going to take a bit more time I think. Plenty of blackcurrant, some aniseed, a little vanilla and oak. Medium but quite drying tannins, nice finish and as this softens over time i think it will really develop. Nice now but probably one to lay down. Will update the score in 10 years 😃 hopefully not during Covid 29!
Apr 11th, 2020