Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 1998 Brand_Alize and smooth mouthfeel

and smooth mouthfeel

and altitude presented both an opportunity and a challenge that demanded careful planning and precision in the vineyard layout

The palate boasts an oily sweetness

The concentrated apple juice is then fermented and left to mature

Bottle Number 410/828

Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 1998 Brand_Alize and smooth mouthfeelOften referred to as baby Grange as the two wines share vineyard material, and the Bin 389 is aged in ex Grange barrels, Penfolds Bin 389 is always one of the most sought after wines in Australia every year. First made in 1960, this was the wine that helped to build Penfolds reputation with red wine drinkers. Combining the structure of Cabernet with the richness of Shiraz, Bin 389 also exemplifies Penfolds skill in balancing fruit and oak. 1998 was a