Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2016 (Gift Box)

Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2016 (Gift Box)Penfolds Rewards of Patience tasting panel 2021 5 5 rating 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

Shiraz and Chardonnay

as it relies on larger seasoned oak vessels without any barrel fermentation

Gismondi on Wine - 97 points

The medium-weight palate is deep grapefruit and melon flavours with an oak infusion that works beautifully

There’s whole bunch and skin contact at play here as well as wild yeasts but

depth and length of flavour

and grow the brand

cabernet sauvignon (3ha)

while its generous complement of vanilla oak shows some classy integration

" and it stuck all the way through

she has spent each vintage with a friend in Chablis

That's what makes it so much fun