Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2018

Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2018 Rich malt, bone marrow, and a complex spectrum of dark berries make up the aromatic core. These slowly fuse with notes of blackberry, blueberry, and boysenberry complemented by sugared pastry, cinnamon apple, and piquant punches of mild horseradish cream and Dijon mustard. A blue-berried wash and glistening film cover the palate with a viscous, supple texture and succulent acidity. Flavors of graphite and hazelnut provide an exotic intrigue, with a whisper of sweetness that grows over time with air. AVA Blend: 87% Oakville Diamond Mountain District, 13% South Australia Variety Blend: 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Shiraz Critical Acclaim 98 James Suckling What sticks with you about this global blend of Napa and Southern Australian wine is the intense and transparent purple and blue fruit. Lots of blackberry and blueberry aromas with some stones and flowers, such as violets. It’s a very layered and intense wine with very refined, creamy and chewy tanni