Penfolds BIN 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2018 14,5% Vol. 0,75l
£86.64
The Penfolds BIN 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2018 14.5% vol. in a 0.75 litre bottle is one of Australia’s best-known and most prestigious red wines. Produced by the legendary Penfolds winery, this iconic cuvée combines the structure and elegance of Cabernet Sauvignon with the power and fruitiness of Shiraz. BIN 389 was first created in 1960 by the famous Penfolds winemaker Max Schubert and is often referred to as the “Baby Grange”, as part of the wine is traditionally matured in the same barrels that were previously used for the legendary Grange.
The 2018 vintage is considered to be of particularly high quality and produced exceptionally ripe grapes. The cuvée of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz combines the strengths of both grape varieties to create a complex and harmonious overall experience. At 14.5% vol., Penfolds BIN 389 is powerful, concentrated and yet elegantly structured. Ageing in American oak barrels gives this premium red wine from Australia additional depth, complexity and ageability. The perfect balance of fruit, flavour, wood and structure makes this wine one of the most important representatives of top Australian wines and a classic with international cult status.
Tasting NoteIn the glass, the Penfolds BIN 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2018 has a deep ruby red colour with dark garnet reflections. Intense aromas of blackcurrants, blackberries and ripe plums unfold on the nose, accompanied by notes of dark chocolate, vanilla, cedar and spices. On the palate, the cuvée of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz is powerful, concentrated and harmonious, with dense fruit, fine-grained tannins and elegant wood spice. The finish is complex, multi-layered and exceptionally long-lasting.
The Penfolds BIN 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2018 harmonises perfectly with dry-aged beef, grilled beef or lamb dishes. This Australian premium red wine is also an excellent accompaniment to game, braised meat or mature hard cheese. This top wine from Australia also reveals its impressive complexity and depth as an accompaniment to special occasions or for long-term storage. At a serving temperature of around 16-18 °C, this Cabernet Shiraz reveals its full aromatic diversity and exceptional structure to optimum effect.
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The Penfolds BIN 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2018 14.5% vol. in a 0.75 litre bottle is one of Australia’s best-known and most prestigious red wines. Produced by the legendary Penfolds winery, this iconic cuvée combines the structure and elegance of Cabernet Sauvignon with the power and fruitiness of Shiraz. BIN 389 was first created in 1960 by the famous Penfolds winemaker Max Schubert and is often referred to as the “Baby Grange”, as part of the wine is traditionally matured in the same barrels that were previously used for the legendary Grange.
The 2018 vintage is considered to be of particularly high quality and produced exceptionally ripe grapes. The cuvée of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz combines the strengths of both grape varieties to create a complex and harmonious overall experience. At 14.5% vol., Penfolds BIN 389 is powerful, concentrated and yet elegantly structured. Ageing in American oak barrels gives this premium red wine from Australia additional depth, complexity and ageability. The perfect balance of fruit, flavour, wood and structure makes this wine one of the most important representatives of top Australian wines and a classic with international cult status.
Tasting NoteIn the glass, the Penfolds BIN 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2018 has a deep ruby red colour with dark garnet reflections. Intense aromas of blackcurrants, blackberries and ripe plums unfold on the nose, accompanied by notes of dark chocolate, vanilla, cedar and spices. On the palate, the cuvée of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz is powerful, concentrated and harmonious, with dense fruit, fine-grained tannins and elegant wood spice. The finish is complex, multi-layered and exceptionally long-lasting.
The Penfolds BIN 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2018 harmonises perfectly with dry-aged beef, grilled beef or lamb dishes. This Australian premium red wine is also an excellent accompaniment to game, braised meat or mature hard cheese. This top wine from Australia also reveals its impressive complexity and depth as an accompaniment to special occasions or for long-term storage. At a serving temperature of around 16-18 °C, this Cabernet Shiraz reveals its full aromatic diversity and exceptional structure to optimum effect.
