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Penfolds
2019 Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz
$80.00
Bottle
Price
$80.00
$960.00
Case
(12)
Price
$960.00
Member Pricing
This wine is imported from Australia. State import laws allow us to ship this wine to the following states: AK, CA, DC, FL, MA, MN, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OR, SC, TN and WV.
Tasting Notes
Tasting Note
COLOUR
Darkened deep red
NOSE
Ample self-standing fruits already beginning to yield to other vinous intents …
Cola, grated chocolate and cappuccino dust bind with juniper, sage/rosemary spices.
A flash of brown sugar and liquorice – not quite in the Marsala spectrum – instead, brandy impressions replaced by
blood orange-rind (dehydrated/candied).
Oak somewhat partially hidden, yet faint scents of cedar, pencil shavings and graphite lobby for further bottle maturation.
Not the liberated scents of a beef sauce reduction, nor a complete charcuterie offering, yet singular notes of air-dried
bresaola (bison) will suffice!
Unabashed (Baby Grange) complexities.
PALATE
Instantly fresh and fleshy.
Some overt single-varietal cabernet and shiraz fruits still sit separate - alongside those hybridised via the blend’s sojourn
in barrel and bottle …time will unite.
Expected liquorice, stewed plum and blackcurrant fruits, with dark chocolate and mocha lurking in the background.
Savoury and salivating – mouth-watering, succulent acidity. This acidity interplays with integrated, evolved tannins –
coating the mouth and adding length.
Yes, impressive length, with concentration, and a mandatory Bin 389 ‘sweet’ core; oak completely absorbed.
Polished and refined.
Technical Information
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Blend | 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Shiraz |
| Oak Treatment | 12 months in American oak hogsheads (25% new) |
| Alcohol % | 14.5% |
| Enclosure Type | Cork |
| pH | 3.59 |
Scores & Accolades
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96
Andrew Caillard, MW
"Deep crimson. Fresh blackcurrant, mulberry, black cherry, dark chocolate aromas with roasted chestnut, cedar, liquorice notes. Full bodied and evenly balanced wine with inky cassis, mulberry black cherry fruits, fine grainy slightly grippy tannins, attractive mid-palate volume and roasted chestnut cedar wood notes. Finishes vigorously firm with plentiful sweet fruit notes. Quite muscular in attack but has the density and the richness to carry the tannins. A dark horse vintage with the shape of Bin 389 and the torque of Bin 707.
A fascinating but quite different Bin 389 revealing the light and shade of multi-regional sourcing and the hallmarks of the Penfolds House Style. Should last the distance." - Andrew Caillard, MW -
96
Tyson Stelzer
"There is a resolute conviction to Bin 389, a confident assuredness that transcends its seasons like no other wine around it in the Penfolds portfolio, its consistency grounded in the almost even marriage of its two constituents. 2019 exemplifies this, a seamless harmony between the tension and fine-boned structure of cabernet and the body and depth of shiraz, yet embraced here in seamlessly interlocked harmony. A sea of glorious Penfolds tannins float a finish both expansive and far-reaching. Another grand 389 for the cellar!" - Tyson Stelzer
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94
Wine Spectator
"Rich, succulent flavors of wild berry are ripe and plush, but there's terrific restraint here as well, with cedary tannins and an element of palo santo, along with tobacco, dried herb and green tea notes that are firm on the finish, as more grace notes reveal themselves. Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. Drink now through 2047. " - MaryAnn Worobiec
Winemaking
Peter Gago - Chief Winemaker
Peter joined the Penfolds winemaking team in 1989, initially in the craftsmanship of sparkling wines, before moving on to reds as Penfolds Red Wine Maker. In 2002 Peter became the fourth ever Chief Winemaker for Penfolds. Together with his fellow winemakers, Peter’s careful custodianship has ensured that Grange and the other ‘older’ members of the Penfolds family, have continued to set the benchmark for their style and quality, while new additions to the range push the boundaries ever wider.
Vintage
2019 Vintage
The South-East growing districts of South Australia enjoyed above-average winter rainfall, while McLaren Vale and the Barossa Valley recorded well below-average. September temperatures were cool with little rainfall resulting in some isolated frost events. Summer was generally hot, with high temperatures delaying veraison. The Barossa Valley experienced 31 days of temperatures exceeding 35°C, while Coonawarra experienced 20 days of temperature greater than 35°C during the months December to March. Irrigation was crucial to keep vines in good health. The proximity of the Southern Ocean played an important role in moderating temperatures in Coonawarra, Wrattonbully and Padthaway, allowing for a high-quality harvest, albeit with smaller yields than average. Although yields were lower, the quality was outstanding with both shiraz and cabernet sauvignon displaying excellent colours, firm tannin profiles and intense flavours.
