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Penfolds Bin 389 — illustrated vineyard of Barossa Valley
34°32′S 138°57′E · Barossa Valley
Penfolds

Penfolds Bin 389

Nicknamed “Baby Grange”: Cabernet and Shiraz in a bold Australian blend.

ABV
14.5%
Style
Full-bodied dry red · South Australia
Price
$85 $$$
Rating
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Structure

Body: 9/10 Body 9 Acidity: 6/10 Acidity 6 Tannin: 8/10 Tannin 8 Sweetness: 2/10 Sweetness 2 Fruit: 8/10 Fruit 8 Oak: 7/10 Oak 7

THE STORY

Bin 389 is aged in barrels previously used for the winery’s flagship Grange, giving it a family resemblance at a gentler price.

Nose

Blackberry, dark chocolate, vanilla, eucalyptus.

Palate

Rich and generous; dark fruit, mocha, firm tannin.

Finish

Long and warm.

Serve at

17°C 63°F

Open ahead

45 min

Decant to let the wine breathe and soften.

Drink within

15 years

A genuine cellar wine.

At the table

Barbecued ribs, lamb shoulder, burgers and sharp cheddar.

How it is made

Matured for around a year in seasoned American oak hogsheads.

Terroir & region

South Australian vineyards including Barossa, with warm days and cool nights.

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