Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2012

Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2012Penfolds 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. "The

feathery and suede tannins build that tactile feel

Brane-Cantenac and the like) are fresher

And that gives us the highest-quality and most characterful components with which to produce the best possible blend

Do not miss it and

and intense with a great drive of acidity through the finish

the din would reverberate for days

The tannins are superfine but they're everywhere

Riesling and Chardonnay were planted

Clones: MV6 (50%) 777 (18%) D5V12 (18%) Pommard (14%)

Steady acidity

of compelling grip and power plus prettiness

the duo look at each other quizzically and smile