Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz
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Typically best enjoyed 5–30 years from vintage release.
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Roasted rosemary lamb shanks, grilled ribeye steak, aged Cheddar cheese.
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Often affectionately dubbed 'Baby Grange' because components of the wine are matured in the same American oak barrels that held the previous vintage of Penfolds' flagship Grange, Bin 389 is a legendary Australian red first crafted in 1960 by the visionary winemaker Max Schubert. This masterfully structured blend exemplifies Penfolds' historic philosophy of multi-regional sourcing, drawing premium fruit from celebrated South Australian regions such as the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Padthaway, and Coonawarra. By marrying the structural backbone, cassis notes, and fine-grained tannins of Cabernet Sauvignon with the fleshy, spiced plum richness of Shiraz, Bin 389 helped define the classic Australian blend. Matured for approximately 12 months in American oak hogsheads, it is a wine of immense power, complexity, and historical significance, representing a bridge between Penfolds' rich heritage and modern winemaking excellence.
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Founded in 1844 by Dr. Christopher and Mary Penfold at Magill Estate near Adelaide, Penfolds is one of Australia's oldest and most iconic wineries, now headquartered in Nuriootpa, South Australia. The estate is celebrated for pioneering a unique house style centered on multi-regional and multi-vineyard blending, a philosophy perfected by legendary winemaker Max Schubert in the mid-20th century. Penfolds is globally renowned for its robust, structured red wines aged in premium oak, most notably its flagship Grange—a rich, collectible Shiraz-based blend—alongside acclaimed expressions like Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz and Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon. Today, while maintaining its deep South Australian roots, the producer has expanded its winemaking footprint to include exceptional terroirs in California, Bordeaux, and beyond.