Cellar for up to 20-25 years. It is recommended to decant it for 1 or 2 hours before service. When English doctor Christopher Rawson and his wife Mary Penfold arrived in Australia in 1844, they bought a 200-hectare estate in Adelaide and founded the Penfolds winery. For many years the company has concentrated its production almost exclusively on brandy and fortified wines. But in the 1950s, when Max Schubert joined the Penfolds adventure, he infused the estate's wines with the elegance and aging capacity of the great Bordeaux wines that fascinated him so much. Success was not long in coming when the cellar master signed his famous Grange cuvée, which crossed Australian borders to win over wine lovers from all over the world. Even today, cellar master Peter Gago continues to perpetuate this tradition of excellence. The Bin 8 Cabernet Shiraz from Penfolds is a red wine produced from a blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon and 48% Shirazrapes come from various vineyards and appellations (McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, Wrattonbully, Padthaway, Coonawarra). The wine is aged for 12 months in French and American oak barrels. The wine is perfectly balanced and supported by a nice acidity. The nose reveals aromas of blackberries and plums and then sweet notes of violet. On the palate it reveals aromas of dark chocolate and tobacco, harmoniously combined with notes of black fruit. The finish is long and the tannins are soft and refined. Have it with beef and meat stews.
Cellar for up to 20-25 years. It is recommended to decant it for 1 or 2 hours before service. When English doctor Christopher Rawson and his wife Mary Penfold arrived in Australia in 1844, they bought a 200-hectare estate in Adelaide and founded the Penfolds winery. For many years the company has concentrated its production almost exclusively on brandy and fortified wines. But in the 1950s, when Max Schubert joined the Penfolds adventure, he infused the estate's wines with the elegance and aging capacity of the great Bordeaux wines that fascinated him so much. Success was not long in coming when the cellar master signed his famous Grange cuvée, which crossed Australian borders to win over wine lovers from all over the world. Even today, cellar master Peter Gago continues to perpetuate this tradition of excellence. The Bin 8 Cabernet Shiraz from Penfolds is a red wine produced from a blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon and 48% Shirazrapes come from various vineyards and appellations (McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, Wrattonbully, Padthaway, Coonawarra). The wine is aged for 12 months in French and American oak barrels. The wine is perfectly balanced and supported by a nice acidity. The nose reveals aromas of blackberries and plums and then sweet notes of violet. On the palate it reveals aromas of dark chocolate and tobacco, harmoniously combined with notes of black fruit. The finish is long and the tannins are soft and refined. Have it with beef and meat stews.
Cellar for up to 20-25 years. It is recommended to decant it for 1 or 2 hours before service. When English doctor Christopher Rawson and his wife Mary Penfold arrived in Australia in 1844, they bought a 200-hectare estate in Adelaide and founded the Penfolds winery. For many years the company has concentrated its production almost exclusively on brandy and fortified wines. But in the 1950s, when Max Schubert joined the Penfolds adventure, he infused the estate's wines with the elegance and aging capacity of the great Bordeaux wines that fascinated him so much. Success was not long in coming when the cellar master signed his famous Grange cuvée, which crossed Australian borders to win over wine lovers from all over the world. Even today, cellar master Peter Gago continues to perpetuate this tradition of excellence. The Bin 8 Cabernet Shiraz from Penfolds is a red wine produced from a blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon and 48% Shirazrapes come from various vineyards and appellations (McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, Wrattonbully, Padthaway, Coonawarra). The wine is aged for 12 months in French and American oak barrels. The wine is perfectly balanced and supported by a nice acidity. The nose reveals aromas of blackberries and plums and then sweet notes of violet. On the palate it reveals aromas of dark chocolate and tobacco, harmoniously combined with notes of black fruit. The finish is long and the tannins are soft and refined. Have it with beef and meat stews.
Cellar for up to 20-25 years. It is recommended to decant it for 1 or 2 hours before service. When English doctor Christopher Rawson and his wife Mary Penfold arrived in Australia in 1844, they bought a 200-hectare estate in Adelaide and founded the Penfolds winery. For many years the company has concentrated its production almost exclusively on brandy and fortified wines. But in the 1950s, when Max Schubert joined the Penfolds adventure, he infused the estate's wines with the elegance and aging capacity of the great Bordeaux wines that fascinated him so much. Success was not long in coming when the cellar master signed his famous Grange cuvée, which crossed Australian borders to win over wine lovers from all over the world. Even today, cellar master Peter Gago continues to perpetuate this tradition of excellence. The Bin 8 Cabernet Shiraz from Penfolds is a red wine produced from a blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon and 48% Shirazrapes come from various vineyards and appellations (McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, Wrattonbully, Padthaway, Coonawarra). The wine is aged for 12 months in French and American oak barrels. The wine is perfectly balanced and supported by a nice acidity. The nose reveals aromas of blackberries and plums and then sweet notes of violet. On the palate it reveals aromas of dark chocolate and tobacco, harmoniously combined with notes of black fruit. The finish is long and the tannins are soft and refined. Have it with beef and meat stews.
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Penfolds Bin 8 Shiraz Cabernet 750mL Red Shiraz Blends Each
Delivery between 17–19 June $9.90
originally posted on influenster.com
This is one of my all time favourite Red wines. It’s consistently good, really well priced and easy to purchase at any good bottle shop. Definitely the sort of wine I’ll take to a dinner party or when i just want a nice red to drink on a cold night.
originally posted on influenster.com
Absolutely fantastic wine, well rounded and very versatile when pairing with food. Works equally well over an afternoon cheese platter as it does with rare cooked meats or rich, spicy dinners and didn’t give us a headache after a glass or two either. Excellent reasonably priced gift for party hosts that enjoy or are curious about red wine.
originally posted on totalwine.com
While excellent, the bottle was out of place and mixed in with the much less expensive, Max's Cabernet. I only intended to buy Max's Cabernet, of which, I purchased several. I didn't notice the label until we had already opened it.I don't purchase wine that price point especially without having the opportunity to taste it first. I returned to the store spoke briefly with a manager who seemed rather unconcerned. I buy wine regularly at Total Wine and an offer to partially reimburse or an in store credit, I believe would have been appropriate.
Penfolds Bin 8 Shiraz Cabernet 750mL Red Shiraz Blends Each
Delivery between 17–19 June $9.90
This is one of my all time favourite Red wines. It’s consistently good, really well priced and easy to purchase at any good bottle shop. Definitely the sort of wine I’ll take to a dinner party or when i just want a nice red to drink on a cold night.
Absolutely fantastic wine, well rounded and very versatile when pairing with food. Works equally well over an afternoon cheese platter as it does with rare cooked meats or rich, spicy dinners and didn’t give us a headache after a glass or two either. Excellent reasonably priced gift for party hosts that enjoy or are curious about red wine.
While excellent, the bottle was out of place and mixed in with the much less expensive, Max's Cabernet. I only intended to buy Max's Cabernet, of which, I purchased several. I didn't notice the label until we had already opened it.I don't purchase wine that price point especially without having the opportunity to taste it first. I returned to the store spoke briefly with a manager who seemed rather unconcerned. I buy wine regularly at Total Wine and an offer to partially reimburse or an in store credit, I believe would have been appropriate.
I'm an Aussie and can confirm that this is a great and archetypal example of South Australian Coonawarra region Shiraz. It is tasty and full bodied as the notes say. It is difficult to find great examples of our wine in the US but this one is spot on. The price is very similar to home and reflective of the outstanding quality of the wine, Penfolds are renown for it - they have a lot of great wines. This Shiraz is a perfect example of the Coonawarra region's full bodied earthy Shiraz. It blows my taste buds.
This review is for the 2018 vintage. Very nice and powerful wine from Penfolds that allows entry into the stable. Redolent notes of iris, blackberry, anise, tobacco. Chewy tannins are well integrated with the abundant fruit. Medium acidity and medium finish. The wine offers pleasure and structure in equal measure. WS 93 pts and WA 93 pts shine the light on this very good wine that has excellent QPR
I’ve been to the Barrossa valley in Australia on a wine tour but we did not get to stop at Penfolds. However, I have heard a lot about how good Penfolds wines are including this cab. This was a good wine but I’m not sure it’s worth the $70 price tag. I am sure I will not buy it again but if someone offers it to me at a dinner I will not turn it down. :)It’s a good wine but too light of a taste for me. I like bold, dry wines.
I purchased this wine during special promotion period at unbelievable price. This vintage is superb (2015), no more words are needed as the name shows it all. My only regret is that I only bought one box!
Penfolds 389 was a special wine for some years shared at many a dinner with a dear friend, until the winery realized Chinese buyers were leveraging price differentials and buying up the market.So Penfolds raised the price on "the little Grange". I really don't have a problem with that, the winery capturing some of that secondary market revenue. Good business move.Except I was buying this at US$27/btl.Is it still a nice wine? Yes.Still a value buy? Well, that's a whole 'nuther question.We buy when there's a 20% off coupon.
If you are looking for a Very Special Gift or Something to drink for a Special Occasion. Penfold 389 Absolutely Outstanding Australian Bottle of Red. Quiet literally the intense fruit flavors will knock you over. It is a Big Bold Full On Barossa Red. You need to experience this Red at least once.
I got this bottle of wine as a free sample, in exchange for a review.I like a good Shiraz, and this is a good bottle however it is not worth the price tag. I tried this with a roast dinner and unfortunately the wine did not stand out as much as it should. I would probably not buy again.
