Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 1998 (1500ml)

Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 1998 (1500ml)Penfolds Bin 389 is often referred to as 'Baby Grange', in part because components of the wine are matured in the same barrels that held the previous vintage of Grange. First made in 1960 by the legendary Max Schubert, this was the wine that helped forge Penfolds reputation with red wine drinkers by combining the structure of cabernet sauvignon with the richness of shiraz. It is named after its original binning compartment at Magill cellars. "An

"  Jolanta Smiciene

yet not ridiculously so

the intensity of the wine comes from the southern

named after Ron and Elva’s eldest daughter

with the 2003 vintage

Acidity is balanced against sweetness to create delicate Rieslings

this superbly structured and balanced cabernet marries piercing berry

The first crop in 1980 of Sauvignon Blanc meant we were one of the first to do a 100% Sauvignon Blanc in Australia

There are also some newer blocks planted (as of 2008) to American rootstocks that are of specific clonal material

he suggested if I ever got down to Coonawarra I should catch up with the 'Prof'

It's medium to full-bodied and very elegant in the mouth

The Weekend Australian - 96 points and Top 100 Wines of 2001