Pensolds Bin 389 Magnum Pair

2007 Penfolds Cabernet Shiraz
South Australia

Created by the legendary Max Schubert (who also brought Grange to the world), Bin 389 is often referred to as 'Poor Man's Grange' or '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, this was the wine that helped to build Penfolds solid reputation with red wine drinkers. Combining the structure of Cabernet with the richness of Shiraz, Bin 389 also exemplifies Penfolds skill in balancing fruit and oak.  In 2007, ripe tannins and an impressive mid-palate convey Bin 389 credentials.  Tight, focused, compact.  Needs time to unfold.  Tightly wrapped on release, this will open beautifully with time.

Grape variety:
54 per cent cabernet sauvignon; 46 per cent shiraz

Region:
South Australia, including Coonawarra, McLaren Value, Langhorne Creek, Padthaway and Barossa.

Maturation:
12 months in 39 per cent new American oak hogsheads, 61 per cent older American oak.