# Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz (2022)

- **Producer:** Penfolds
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz
- **Region:** South Australia, Australia
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.5%
- **Average price:** €85
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 15–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black cherry, blackberry, cedar, blackcurrant, cocoa powder, cloves, vanilla, cocoa powder, cloves, cedar, vanilla

## About this wine

Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz is a celebrated Australian red wine, first crafted in 1960 by Max Schubert. It is known as 'Baby Grange' due to its maturation in barrels previously used for the esteemed Penfolds Grange. The wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz, drawing fruit from a selection of South Australia's finest wine regions, including McLaren Vale, Coonawarra, Barossa Valley, Padthaway, and Wrattonbully. This multi-regional sourcing allows for a consistent and high-quality expression of the blend each year. The 2022 vintage is described as a benchmark, offering a classically styled wine with balanced aromas and a long finish.

## Interesting facts

- Nicknamed 'Baby Grange' for its maturation in used Grange barrels.
- First produced in 1960 by Penfolds' legendary winemaker Max Schubert.
- A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz, a quintessential Australian pairing.
- Sources grapes from multiple premium South Australian regions.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and robust tannins are well-suited to rich, protein-heavy dishes, where they can soften and integrate with the meat's fat and protein. The dark fruit notes in the wine can complement savory and slightly sweet elements in a dish, while the wine's structure can stand up to bold flavors.

## Wine making process

Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz is produced using a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz grapes sourced from various South Australian regions. Fermentation occurs in small wood vats with controlled temperatures, and some components finish fermentation in barrels. The wine undergoes a 12-month aging period in American oak barrels, with a percentage of new oak. Components are matured in barrels that have previously held Penfolds Grange. The 2022 vintage was characterized by moderate weather conditions in key growing areas, contributing to a balanced harvest.