Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2017

Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2017Penfolds 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

they are typically only a few hundred metres wide

The oak character is restrained

The region is divided into five distinct sub-regions

The beginning of December was marked by a state-wide heatwave

renowned Californian viticulturalist Dr Harold Olmo identified Frankland River as one of the most promising prospects in Australia

as well as white peach and some gently herbal notes

The palate is twitching with boldly flavoured fruit and a powerful composed mid-palate

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Batonnage for the first two months

On one level

the texture is invigoratingly fresh and zesty

centred and composed