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2012 Penfolds, Bin 389, Cabernet Shiraz, Australia

  • Red
  • Dry
  • Full Bodied
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
Ready - youthful
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW
91/100
Product: 20128125703
2012 Penfolds, Bin 389, Cabernet Shiraz, Australia

Description

This is often referred to as 'Baby Grange', as it is matured in ex-Grange barrels, but it is becoming more stylistically similar to its iconic big brother with each vintage. The similarity comes partly from the use of American oak hogshead barrels (40% new, 60% one-year-old) but also from its cellaring potential; Bin 389 and Grange alternate as the No.1 cellared wine in Australia. 
Made from 54% Cabernet Sauvignon and 46% Shiraz, the wine has a restrained nose of dark blackcurrant and blackberry fruit which mingle with subtle notes of oak. The palate has incredible intensity with glorious layers of concentrated yet juicy, fresh black fruit, complemented by clove spice and vanilla notes of oak. The superb length rolls on and on; this is a phenomenal wine. Drink 2015-2040.
Catriona Felstead MW - Buyer
Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2012
Alcohol % 14.5
Maturity Ready - youthful
Grape List Cabernet Sauvignon
Body Full Bodied
Producer Penfolds

Critics reviews

Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW 91/100
A blend of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon and 46% Shiraz made with fruit from Wrattonbully, Barossa, McLaren Vale, Langhorne Creek and Robe that was aged 12 months in American oak hogsheads, 40% of which were new, the deep garnet-purple colored 2012 Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz is slightly closed with the Cabernet / cassis leading the nose marked by warm red and black plums, Mediterranean herbs, pepper and cedar. In the mouth notes of vanilla and cedar wrap around the warm black fruit core that is framed by firm, chewy tannins and just enough acid. It finishes long.Lisa Perrotti-Brown - 31/10/2014
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, RobertParker.com (Oct 2014)

About this wine

Cabernet Sauvignon

The most famous red wine grape in the world and one of the most widely planted.
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Penfolds

Penfolds enjoys an iconic status that few New World producers have achieved. Established in 1844 at the Magill Estate near Adelaide, it laid the foundation for fine wine production in Australia. The winemaking team is led by the masterful Peter Gago; it has the herculean task of blending the best wines from a multitude of different plots, vineyards and regions to create a consistent and outstanding range of wines. Its flagship wine, Grange, is firmly established as one of the finest red wines in the world. Under Gago’s stewardship, the Penfolds range has evolved over time. Winemaking has moved away from New World heat and the sort of larger-than-life style that can mask individuality; the contemporary wines instead favour fine balance and typicity for the region or grape.
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