{"product_id":"1990-penfolds-bin-389-cabernet-shiraz-750ml","title":"1990 Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003e Minor Label Stain\/s, as per picture.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePenfolds Rewards of Patience, Sixth Edition (2008)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour: Deep red.\u003cbr\u003eNose: Sweet plummy, mocha, chocolate, earthy, violet aromas.\u003cbr\u003ePalate: Very rich and complex palate with fresh mocha, dark chocolate and meaty flavours, plenty of fruit sweetness and dense, strong, chalky, firm tannins. A very powerful, intense wine. A classic year.\u003cbr\u003e— Penfolds Winemaking Team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz style evolved from Max Schubert’s 1950s experiments to create a highly individual blend marrying Cabernet Sauvignon’s structure with Shiraz’s richness and complementary oak maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBin 389 has become one of Penfolds’ most recognisable wines, renowned for its balance between fruit and oak, delivering both longevity and character. The 1990 release is regarded as one of the finest since the inaugural 1960 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Notes (1990)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA warm, dry year in most regions, yet a late vintage overall. Outstanding conditions prevailed in Coonawarra and the warmer districts of South Australia, producing wines of exceptional quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVineyard Regions: Barossa Valley, Clare Valley, Coonawarra, McLaren Vale, Padthaway\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 1990\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaturation: Barrel fermented in American oak casks, followed by 18 months’ maturation in oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 13.7%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcidity: 6.5 g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH: 3.40\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLast Tasted: 2008\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeak Drinking: Now – 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosure: Cork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest enjoyed with grilled beef or roast lamb.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47060227621099,"sku":"SK69042b41b6222","price":309.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/1022\/0779\/files\/Bin389CabernetShiraz.png?v=1763079398","url":"https:\/\/lionscellar.com.au\/products\/1990-penfolds-bin-389-cabernet-shiraz-750ml","provider":"Lion's Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}