COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz
PRODUCER
Penfolds
REGION
South Australia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz, affectionately known as 'Baby Grange,' is a testament to Penfolds' pioneering spirit, first crafted in 1960 by legendary Chief Winemaker Max Schubert. This iconic Australian red wine is a classic blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz, renowned for its consistent quality, formidable structure, and impressive aging potential. The 2019 vintage hails from a warm and dry growing season across South Australia's diverse regions, including Padthaway, McLaren Vale, Coonawarra, Wrattonbully, and Barossa Valley. These conditions led to lower yields but produced fruit of outstanding quality, resulting in a wine celebrated for its intensity, concentration, and polished character, upholding Bin 389's esteemed legacy.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Affectionately known as 'Baby Grange' due to its connection to Penfolds' iconic Grange wine.
Fact 02
Components of Bin 389 are matured in the same barrels that held the previous vintage of Grange.
Fact 03
First created in 1960 by Penfolds' legendary first Chief Winemaker, Max Schubert.
Fact 04
The 2019 vintage was shaped by a warm, dry growing season, leading to lower yields but outstanding quality.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2019 Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz is a masterful multi-regional blend, showcasing Penfolds' philosophy of sourcing the best fruit from across South Australia. The vintage experienced a warm, dry growing season, with careful viticultural management, including irrigation, crucial for maintaining vine health. This resulted in concentrated fruit with excellent color and firm tannins. Following fermentation, the wine was matured for 12 months in American oak hogsheads, with 25% new oak. A distinctive aspect of Bin 389's vinification is the maturation of components in barrels previously used for Penfolds' flagship Grange, imparting a unique layer of complexity and linking it directly to its 'Baby Grange' moniker.
