Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2017 (Gift Box)

Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2017 (Gift Box)Penfolds Bin 389 is often referred to as 'Baby Grange', in part because components of the wine are matured in the same barrels that held the previous vintage of Grange. First made in 1960 by the legendary Max Schubert, this was the wine that helped forge Penfolds reputation with red wine drinkers by combining the structure of cabernet sauvignon with the richness of shiraz. It is named after its original binning compartment at Magill cellars. "The

which I enjoyed very much

It hasn’t been in proper commercial production

which is fruit-driven

though his employers were largely supportive of his experiments provided they did not get in the way of his real work – which in those days was very much on various fortifieds rather than table wines

savoury undercurrent

A perfectly balanced and poised medium-bodied shiraz

the Cabernet Franc mintiness and the Malbec palate length

evolving more complexity

fine-grained al dente textures

Halliday Wine Companion - 93 points and Special Value Wine  ★

The whole Gemtree vineyard was certified (ACO) in 2011

The wines offer extraordinary value for money