| Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz
|
Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz |
|---|---|
| Vintage
2020
|
2020 |
| Volume
750mL
|
750mL |
| 19/20 Points - Matthew Jukes |
| 97 Points - Andrew Caillard MW |
| 97 Points - David Sly, Decanter Magazine |
| 96 Points - Erin Larkin, Robert Parkers Wine Advocate |
“ Synergistic composition of cabernet sauvignon and shiraz, enveloped in American oak – familiar yet refined."
- Andrew Baldwin, Penfolds Winemaker
| Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz
|
Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz |
|---|---|
| Vintage
2020
|
2020 |
| Volume
750mL
|
750mL |
| 19/20 Points - Matthew Jukes |
| 97 Points - Andrew Caillard MW |
| 97 Points - David Sly, Decanter Magazine |
| 96 Points - Erin Larkin, Robert Parkers Wine Advocate |
Deep garnet core, crimson rim.
Tightly coiled. Sweet American oak evident – baking spices, icing sugar dusting. Italian Crostoli, cinnamon scrolls, Madagascan vanilla bean. The fruit has such density, the yin and yang of cabernet and shiraz, a Penfolds staple. No tussle for varietal supremacy, harmonious. Traditional German Kuchen (cake shop) sweet treats, walnut torte with ganache frosting, raspberry coulis, pouring cream. Fresh black cherries and ripe black plums. From the savoury sphere, hints of seared wagyu seasoned with cracked pepper. Sundried tomatoes, salsa verde and kalamata olive tapenade.
A well-defined focus on palate. Forward facing – line and length. The fascinating interplay between cabernet sauvignon and shiraz providing not only considerable length and structure, but also width and density. Result... completely filling the palate. Always anticipated, a trademark creamy Bin 389 mid-palate. A wine with much to offer even in the flush of youth. Complexing flavours: savoury nuances of freshly sliced fennel, pan wilted radicchio leaf and pickled turnips. Moroccan lamb backstraps on eggplant relish. Red liquorice and cherry provide a sweet counterpoint. Evolved tannins seamlessly drive the palate structure. Will last many decades, if you can wait that long.
South Australia experienced the second consecutive year of winter drought. Spring was cool and dry, conditions that continued well into November delaying flowering and fruit-set. With root-zone moisture levels well below average, irrigation was vital. Padthaway and the Barossa Valley experienced frosts in September that affected yields. The 2019 calendar year was the driest on record in the Barossa Valley. The beginning of summer was marked by a state-wide heatwave. In all, the Barossa Valley had 26 summer days recorded over 35°C. Conditions in January and February provided some welcome relief. McLaren Vale had above average rainfall in February, which ensured the vines were able to finish the remainder of the season in good shape. While bunch weights and berry numbers were low across the three regions, the harvest produced some outstanding parcels of grapes.
| wine analysis
Alc/Vol: 14.5%
|
Alc/Vol: 14.5% |
|---|
Bin 389 is one of Australia’s great cellaring red wines. First produced in 1960, its history is connected with the development of Grange and Max Schubert’s ambition of creating a ‘dynasty of wines which all bear an unmistakable resemblance to each other’. Named after its original binning compartment at Magill cellars, Bin 389 is the most popular wine in the Australian secondary wine market because of its heritage, consistency and reputation.
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