COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz
PRODUCER
Penfolds
REGION
South Australia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz is a distinguished Australian red wine, first produced in 1960. It embodies Penfolds' philosophy of harmonizing the structural integrity of Cabernet Sauvignon with the rich fruitiness of Shiraz. The wine is matured in barrels that have previously held Penfolds' iconic Grange, earning it the nickname 'Baby Grange'. Sourced from a range of South Australian regions, the 2021 vintage benefited from a mild growing season that promoted slow and even ripening, contributing to the wine's character.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€79
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Nicknamed 'Baby Grange' due to barrel sharing with its iconic sibling.
Fact 02
First released in 1960 by legendary winemaker Max Schubert.
Fact 03
Combines the backbone of Cabernet Sauvignon with the generosity of Shiraz.
Fact 04
Matured in American oak hogsheads, some of which are new.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz is produced through a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks, with some portions completing fermentation in barrels. The wine is then matured for 12 months in American oak hogsheads, with a portion of these being new. A distinctive aspect of its maturation is the use of barrels that have previously held Penfolds' Grange, contributing to its unique character. The grapes are sourced from various sub-regions within South Australia.
