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Still red from Australia, 14.5% ABV, produced by Penfolds. Blend of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon and 49% Shiraz. 0.75L bottle, 2022 vintage. Bin 389 is one of Australia's great red wines. First produced in 1960, its history is linked to the development of Grange and Max Schubert's ambition to create a "dynasty of wines that all bear an unmistakable resemblance to one another." Aged for 12 months in American oak barrels (37% new). Bright garnet red. Aromas of red fruits complemented by notes of soy, sesame, and dried shiitake mushrooms. Flavorful with an earthy finish of licorice root and aniseed. A wine that pairs perfectly with grilled red meats and mature cheeses.
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Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Oenologist: Peter Gago
In 1844 Dr Penfold and his wife Mary purchased the Mackgill estate, “comprising 500 acres of the choicest land.” By all accounts it was Mary Penfold who was responsible for the management and early winemaking responsibilities of the fledgling wine estate. Initially the wines - made from grenache – were prescribed as tonic wines for anaemic patients and the famous Penfolds slogan ‘1844 to evermore’ harks back to its origins as a prescribed tonic.
The 1990s was a period of intense winemaking trials. The ‘White Grange’ project saw the release of Penfolds Yattarna Chardonnay. The barrage of media attention was extraordinary, illustrating Australia’s national interest in the Penfolds brand. Red wine trials resulted in the release of Penfolds’ first Barossa shiraz, RWT (Red Winemaking Trial).
In 2002 veteran oenologist Peter Gago became Chief Winemaker and since that time Penfolds has reached into every major wine market in the world. The strength of Penfolds is that the wine comes first. Penfolds’ range of table wines is utterly Australian, evoking a generosity of spirit and the beauty of the Australian landscape Read more
| Name | Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | N/A |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 49% Syrah |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | South Australia |
| Vendor | Penfolds |
| Story | Bin 389 is one of the great red wines in Australia. First produced in 1960, its history is linked to the development of Grange and Max Schubert's ambition to create a 'dynasty of wines that all bear an unmistakable resemblance to one another'. Named after its original binning compartment at Magill Cellars, Bin 389 is the most famous wine in the Australian secondary wine market because of its heritage, consistency and reputation. |
| Origin | Melbourne. |
| Wine making | Stainless steel tanks with wax/wood-lined header panels. Some components complete the fermentation in barrels. |
| Aging | 12 months in American oak barrels, of which 37% are new. |
| Total acidity | 6.9 gr/L |
| PH | 3.64 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |

