2022 | Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet - Shiraz | South Australia Alsace ripe dark fruit character

ripe dark fruit character

and it hasn't changed since

97 Pts Neal Martin Vinous

000 bottles and 8

and even less than the 2014 Field Blend that I tasted next to it

2022 | Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet - Shiraz | South Australia Alsace ripe dark fruit characterThe happy marriage of Cabernet Sauvignon (51%) with Shiraz (49%) rarely looks as cosy or integrated than in this stellar example. A generous mid palate shows off fine long fruit flavours from the slow ripening 2022 vintage, with ruddy Shiraz ripeness in step with the more tannic bite of Cabernet Sauvignons blackberry and mulberry adding a moreish savoury note. With 36% new American oak hogsheads used for 12 months maturation, theres just enough oak