{"product_id":"1999-penfolds-bin-389-cabernet-shiraz-750ml","title":"1999 Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"646\"\u003eKnown as the “Baby Grange,” Penfolds \u003cem data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"364\"\u003eBin 389 Cabernet Shiraz\u003c\/em\u003e has been a cornerstone of Australian fine wine since its creation by Max Schubert in 1960. Combining the structure of Cabernet Sauvignon with the richness of Shiraz, Bin 389 exemplifies the Penfolds house style—seamless blending, balanced power, and exceptional ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"660\"\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"663\"\u003eSourced from premium vineyard sites across South Australia—including Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Coonawarra, and Padthaway—the 1999 vintage reflects the best of warm and cool climate fruit. The wine was matured for 14 months in American oak hogsheads, one-third of which were new, the remainder seasoned Grange barrels, lending complexity and subtle oak integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1430\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1049\"\u003eThe 1999 vintage followed a mild and relatively long growing season across South Australia, allowing for slow, even ripening. Conditions favoured Cabernet Sauvignon, which delivered outstanding fruit intensity and fine tannin structure. The resulting blend shows exceptional balance between Cabernet’s line and Shiraz’s plush fruit—one of the standout Bin 389s of the late 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1971\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003eThe 1999 \u003cem data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003ePenfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz\u003c\/em\u003e displays a deep garnet colour with a brick-red rim. The bouquet reveals aromas of cassis, dark plum, tobacco leaf, and cedar, layered with mocha, earth, and sweet spice. The palate is medium to full-bodied, showing rich black fruit, licorice, and savoury oak supported by fine-grained tannins. The wine finishes long and balanced, now beautifully mature yet still vibrant. This vintage represents the hallmark harmony of Bin 389—power, poise, and polish in perfect measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"1995\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"1993\"\u003eCritics’ Acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2233\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2043\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1998\" data-end=\"2043\"\u003e95 points – \u003cem data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2041\"\u003eRobert Parker’s Wine Advocate\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2091\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2091\"\u003e94 points – \u003cem data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2089\"\u003eJames Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2233\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2233\"\u003e93 points – \u003cem data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2135\"\u003eHuon Hooke, The Real Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2138\"\u003eAcclaimed for its elegance, balance, and longevity—an archetypal late-1990s Penfolds classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2262\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2260\"\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2527\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2349\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2265\" data-end=\"2349\"\u003eRegion: Multi-regional blend (Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Coonawarra, Padthaway)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2390\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2390\"\u003eVariety: Cabernet Sauvignon \u0026amp; Shiraz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2391\" data-end=\"2407\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2407\"\u003eAlcohol: 14%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"2477\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2477\"\u003eMaturation: 14 months in American oak hogsheads (approx. 33% new)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2478\" data-end=\"2495\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2495\"\u003eClosure: Cork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2496\" data-end=\"2527\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2527\"\u003eDrinking Window: 2008–2035+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2529\" data-end=\"2863\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2529\" data-end=\"2550\"\u003eA Collectible Gem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2553\"\u003eThe 1999 Penfolds \u003cem data-start=\"2571\" data-end=\"2596\"\u003eBin 389 Cabernet Shiraz\u003c\/em\u003e embodies the essence of Penfolds craftsmanship—rich, layered, and perfectly balanced. With over two decades of graceful evolution, it remains a benchmark vintage that bridges power and sophistication, earning its place among the greats of Australian wine heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47060241842411,"sku":"SK67387995","price":179.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/1022\/0779\/files\/1999_Penfolds_Bin_389_Cabernet_Shiraz_750ml_e5efb1e1-7252-4858-b1da-e8ab01c1a41b.jpg?v=1763079690","url":"https:\/\/lionscellar.com.au\/products\/1999-penfolds-bin-389-cabernet-shiraz-750ml","provider":"Lion's Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}