Penfolds Bin 389 Cab Shiraz (Gift Box) 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Penfolds
Label Name:
 
Bin 389 Cab Shiraz (Gift Box)
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
South Australia (McLaren Vale, Coonawarra, Barossa Valley, Padthaway, Wrattonbully)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 51%, Shiraz 49%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Critic scores include Andrew Caillard MW 96; Tyson Stelzer 96; Huon Hooke 96; James Halliday 96; Ken Gargett 96; Decanter (David Sly) 95. Featured in Wine Spectator Top 100 (ranked #12 in 2024)

Tasting Note
Glossy dark red; aromas of mahogany, cigar box, black fruits, cocoa, coffee, liquorice and baking spice. Palate shows blackcurrant, plum, blackberry, morello cherry, dark chocolate and mocha, with succulent acidity, integrated oak and cocoa-like tannins; long, structured finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ/bulgogi, Chinese char siu, Sichuan beef, spicy Korean stews, grilled yakitori.

Production Method
Multi-regional Cabernet and Shiraz fermented (some parcels barrel-fermented), matured ~12 months in American oak hogsheads (36% new), including barrels previously used for Grange; blended to balance Cabernet structure and Shiraz richness.

Vineyard Info
Penfolds, founded 1844 at Magill Estate, South Australia, now part of Treasury Wine Estates. Bin 389 (first produced 1960) — nicknamed 'Baby Grange' — is a flagship multi-regional blend from Penfolds' premium vineyards.