{"product_id":"2003-penfolds-bin-389-cabernet-shiraz-750ml","title":"2003 Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏅 Accolades \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e94 Points – Jeremy Oliver (Tasted Jan 2004)\u003cbr\u003eDrinking Window: 2015–2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e91 Points – Gismondi on Wine (Tasted May 2007)\u003cbr\u003e“The 2003 Bin 389 is suitably dark and well wrapped in cassis, chocolate, vanilla and black pepper aromas without any green character. The mouth is ripe and supple, with sweet tobacco, chocolate and smoky, herbal blackcurrant flavours. A very fine effort.”\u003cbr\u003e— Anthony Gismondi \u0026amp; Stuart Tobe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e91 Points – The Wine Front\u003cbr\u003e“Full-bodied and balanced with sweet fruit, dark spice, and firm but approachable tannins. Shows classic Bin 389 style and energy.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍷 Producer Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePenfolds Rewards of Patience, Sixth Edition (2008)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour: Deep red-purple.\u003cbr\u003eNose: Cherry, herb garden, dried plum, chocolaty, nutmeg aromas.\u003cbr\u003ePalate: Big, rich, dense and tightly packed with sweet-fruit, plum, herb and nutmeg characters. Fresh, solid tannins with a grippy yet flavourful finish.\u003cbr\u003eAn early drinking style.\u003cbr\u003e— Penfolds Winemaking Team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated by Max Schubert, the father of Grange, Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz is often referred to as the “Baby Grange” for its maturation in barrels previously used for Grange.\u003cbr\u003eIt combines the structure of Cabernet Sauvignon with the richness of Shiraz, showcasing Penfolds’ mastery in balancing fruit and oak.\u003cbr\u003eThe 2003 vintage reflects the warm, dry growing season in South Australia, producing a generous, ripe, and firmly structured wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Notes (2003)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2003 growing season began with a dry winter and warm spring, followed by intermittent heat during summer.\u003cbr\u003eCooler weather toward harvest allowed the fruit to retain freshness and balance, resulting in an approachable yet powerful Bin 389.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: South Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaturation: 12 months in new (27%) and seasoned American oak hogsheads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 14.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcidity: 6.7 g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH: 3.56\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLast Tasted: 2008\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeak Drinking: Now – 2015 (per Rewards of Patience 2008)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosure: Cork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood Matches: Beef, duck, game, lamb\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47060263960811,"sku":"SK44585481","price":187.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/1022\/0779\/files\/2003Bin389.png?v=1763080136","url":"https:\/\/lionscellar.com.au\/products\/2003-penfolds-bin-389-cabernet-shiraz-750ml","provider":"Lion's Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}