PenfoldsBin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 1998
Dry, Full Bodied style of Cabernet Shiraz
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Dry, Full Bodied style of Cabernet ShirazConsidered by many as baby Grange Penfolds Bin 389 combines the elegance of Cabernet Sauvignon with the richness of Shiraz. The archetypal Australian red wine, Bin 389 has been described by Huon Hooke as The quintessential Penfolds red: dependable, still affordable, good to drink young, but with a terrific track record in the cellar. The 1998 Bin 389 is simply a classic. From an outstanding vintage that is standing the test of time easily, the Cabernet Shiraz is still showing rich and vibrant li
Considered by many as baby Grange Penfolds Bin 389 combines the elegance of Cabernet Sauvignon with the richness of Shiraz. The archetypal Australian red wine, Bin 389 has been described by Huon Hooke as The quintessential Penfolds red: dependable, still affordable, good to drink young, but with a terrific track record in the cellar. The 1998 Bin 389 is simply a classic. From an outstanding vintage that is standing the test of time easily, the Cabernet Shiraz is still showing rich and vibrant li
Full bodied red wines have a noticeably textural mouthfeel with bold, complex flavours. Often deeply coloured.
Dry wines have no trace of sweetness at all.
- TypeCabernet Shiraz
- Size750ML
- RegionMulti-Regional Blend
- Current Vintage1998
- Standard Drinks8.3
- Alcohol Volume14%
- Langtons ClassifiedOutstanding
- CountryAustralia
- StateSouth Australia
- Brand NamePenfolds
- Wine MakerJohn Duval
- ClosureCork
- Wine SweetnessDry
- Wine BodyFull Bodied
James Halliday
Australian wine writer, critic and winemaker
Vintage 1998
94 points Halliday Wine Companion
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