{"product_id":"penfolds-bin-389-cabernet-shiraz-2024-750ml","title":"Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2024 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eKnown affectionately as “Baby Grange”, Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2024 brings together the structure and longevity of Cabernet Sauvignon with the richness and generosity of Shiraz. First created by Max Schubert in 1960, Bin 389 remains one of Penfolds’ most iconic wines, with the 2024 vintage showing impressive concentration, savoury complexity and finely polished tannins. Sourced from Coonawarra, Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale and Padthaway, it is matured in American oak hogsheads, including a portion of new oak, for a beautifully balanced expression of the classic Penfolds house style.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJames Suckling \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 96\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jul 22, 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA classical Australian blend of 53% cabernet sauvignon and 47% shiraz, giving notes of black and red currants, eucalyptus, ferrous earth, spice, dried herbs, olive and plum. The palate is full-bodied and austere with a nice touch of finesse, fine-tuned tannins, bright acidity and a salivating, tense finish. Drinking well now but will age nicely. Fruit sourced from Coonawarra, Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale and Padthaway. Drink or hold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe Wine Advocate \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 95+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jul 23, 2026\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2029-2049\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2024 Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz is sometimes (was?) referred to as \"Baby Grange,\" partly because some components are matured in barrels previously used for the preceding vintage of Grange. First made in 1960 by Max Schubert, the wine combines Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz, bringing together Cabernet structure with Shiraz richness. The style is typically associated with a generous mid-palate—boosted or amplified by the élevage vessels of American oak—and a balance between fruit character and oak maturation. The 2024 vintage in South Australia has so far been sensationally exciting, and so I approach this iconic wine with positive anticipation. It's black and dark on the nose, with licorice and dark chocolate, crushed ant and black peppercorns. The palate is powerful, concentrated, impenetrable and long. It is gravelly and intense, as is key to the style. This is a very good rendition, though its best days are in front of it. It ages almost just as well as Grange, so 20 years seems very conservative. My vintage is 1986, and it continues to drink well today, in 2026. 14.5% alcohol, sealed under natural cork. \u003cbr\u003eThis vintage comprises 53% Cabernet Sauvignon and 47% Shiraz from Coonawarra, Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale and Padthaway, matured for 13 months in American oak hogsheads (34% new).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDecanter \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jun 12, 2026\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2026-2051\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis benchmark Cabernet-Shiraz blend is known as ‘Baby Grange’ since components of the wine are matured in the same barrels that held the previous vintage of Grange. First made in 1960, the blend is always Cabernet-dominant; this year 53% with the fruit for both varieties coming from Coonawarra, Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale and Padthaway. A generous mid-palate is framed by perfectly poised oak, its fine fruit flavours layered with dark chocolate, coconut and sweet spice, all propelled to a long finish by fresh acidity. A confident performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePenfolds.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBin 389 was often referred to as ‘Baby Grange’, in part because components of the wine are matured in the same barrels that held the previous vintage of Grange. First made in 1960 by the legendary Max Schubert, this was the wine that helped forge Penfolds reputation with red wine drinkers by combining the structure of Cabernet Sauvignon with the richness of Shiraz. Exemplifying the judicious balance of fruit and oak, Bin 389 highlights the generous mid-palate Penfolds is known for.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour: \u003cspan\u003eGlossy, dark red\/purple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose: An \"old school\" Penfolds nose; a classic and comforting homage to our storied past. It opens with the rich, deep tones of mahogany and the refined scent of a cigar box. Sweet oak spices are neatly interlaced with a dusty character. This foundation is lifted by summer berries, offering a balance between richness and vitality. Baking spice is present alongside tart red currant and cranberry, while the aroma of fresh pastries rounds out the note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate: The palate is immediately enveloped by cocoa powder-like tannins — smooth yet profound in their impact. The wine boasts volumes of Cabernet character, showcasing cool fruits that are well lifted and vibrant. A barrel ferment nuance adds depth without overshadowing the fruit's purity. Sourdough notes bring a rustic edge which complement the lush profiles of plum fruits, blackberry, mulberry, wild cherries and more distinctly tart morello cherries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hidden-half opened\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hidden-half opened\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"310\"\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5%\u003cbr data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"319\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"331\"\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cork\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024\u003cbr data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"347\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Shiraz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Regions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coonawarra, Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale and Padthaway\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.3 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.65\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 months in American oak hogsheads, 34% new oak\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Penfolds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steph Dutton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e South Australia, Australia\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"157\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hidden-half opened\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"901\"\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–18°C\u003cbr data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"911\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"740\"\u003eDecanting: \u003c\/strong\u003e1–2 hours recommended when young.\u003cbr data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent with grilled ribeye, roast lamb, beef brisket, barbecue meats, venison, hearty stews and mature hard cheeses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41398025584704,"sku":"RDAU20240005","price":123.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/penfolds-bin-389-cabernet-shiraz-750ml.jpg?v=1760528593","url":"https:\/\/www.1855thebottleshop.com\/products\/penfolds-bin-389-cabernet-shiraz-2024-750ml","provider":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}