{"product_id":"2008-penfolds-bin-389-cabernet-shiraz-750ml","title":"2008 Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eCritic tasting note: \"Penfolds Chief Winemaker Peter Gago is enthusiastic about his 2008 Shirazes, including this blend ofCabernet andShiraz. Bin 389 continues to represent excellent value in a cellar-worthy red; it's richly fruited, with oak in matching intensity yet not jammy or oaky, and the velvety finish lasts a good long time. Drink now–2025, and probably beyond.\" - 91\/100, Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrinking Window: 2013 - 2036\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend: 52% Cabernet Sauvignon \u0026amp; 48% Shiraz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVineyard Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSouth Australia - with parcels from Barossa Valley, Coonawarra, Langhorne Creek and McLaren Vale.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA welcome wet winter and a moderate, dry spring encouraged steady early season growth, setting up for a text-book harvest. Cool and dry conditions during the start of summer were described as perfect, conducive to excellent flavour, colour and phenolic development. A record 15 day heatwave, starting on the 3rd March created a major interruption, inducing a vintage of two distinct halves - a statement pertaining to the profound differences in quality of fruit picked before and after the heat spell. Weighted-average vintage charts may not do justice to the South Australian harvest in 2008. Penfolds reds will.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAgeing\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis wine was matured for 13 months in 34% new American oak hogsheads, with the balance in seasoned American oak.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nProducer Tasting Notes\n\u003cdiv\u003eCOLOUR A dense, dark, dark purple core. NOSE An instant allure, an inviting \u0026amp; tempting aromatic advance. A veritable baker's \/ winemaker's kitchen: Firstly, scents of freshly baked \u0026amp; dressed Black Forest Cake, replete with dark chocolate and assorted berries, cherries. Then, aromas of Bread \u0026amp; Butter Pudding \/ Nut Loaf, adorned with dates, sultanas and walnuts. Brazenly hovering above - wafts of fresh pipe tobacco coupled with higher notes of beeswaxpolished leather. PALATE Lush, expansive \u0026amp; succulent. Balanced, lingering - colluded via conspiring tannins lurking behind masses of blackcurrant \u0026amp; mulberry fruits and a mix of liquorice and mocha. Oak is completely absorbed, yet barrel-ferment complexities still stake their claim.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736258834795,"sku":"SK59982312","price":149.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/PenfoldsBin389CabernetShiraz750ml_b3ddedcf-3a82-4f46-a227-4e771e53337e.png?v=1780636516","url":"https:\/\/kingsburycellars.com.au\/products\/2008-penfolds-bin-389-cabernet-shiraz-750ml","provider":"Kingsbury Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}