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Bin 389 Cabernet-Shiraz Bottle

Bin 389 Cabernet-Shiraz2022

Penfolds WinesSouth Australia, Australia

Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet-Shiraz is a benchmark Australian Cabernet–Shiraz blend, often dubbed “Baby Grange” because a p…Learn More »

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/750ml

2022 Retail Average

96

/100

2022 Pro Rating

Bin 389 Cabernet-Shiraz 2022 Vintage Overview

2022 OVERVIEW

Slow-ripening 2022 fruit has given Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet-Shiraz a poised, deeply flavoured core of blackcurrant, blackberry and dark plum layered with licorice, subtle spice and a gentle waft of pencil shavings from its American oak. The Cabernet provides a firm, graphite-edged structure while the plush Shiraz fills the mid-palate, leaving a long, savoury finish that already feels seamless yet clearly built for the long haul.

Drinking Window
2030 2045
Pairings

Grilled ribeye with rosemary and garlic; slow-braised lamb shoulder; barbequed beef short ribs

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Bin 389 Cabernet-Shiraz Vintage Comparison

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Bin 389 Cabernet-Shiraz · Knowledge Base

About Bin 389 Cabernet-Shiraz

Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet-Shiraz is a benchmark Australian Cabernet–Shiraz blend, often dubbed “Baby Grange” because a portion is matured in seasoned American oak barrels that previously held Penfolds Grange. First created in 1960 by Max Schubert, it combines the structural backbone and cassis-driven character of Cabernet Sauvignon with the plush richness and dark-fruited generosity of Shiraz, sourced from multiple premium South Australian regions, to deliver a powerful yet balanced wine with a notably generous mid-palate and strong cellaring p…