Penfolds - Bin 389 - Baby Grange 2016 (Magnum)
16,5/20
Jancis Robinson
91/100
Robert Parker
94/100
Decanter
90/100
Wine Enthusiast
“The 2016 Cabernet/Shiraz Bin 389 is a blend of 51% Cabernet and 49% Shiraz—the lowest proportion of Cabernet ever seen in this bottling. It is dark and robust, with notes of blackcurrant and blackberry, as well as hints of vanilla and cedar. Full-bodied and dense, it is firmly in the Penfolds style and in the style of this particular vintage.” (Wine Advocate 2018 - Joe Czerwinski) Also known as Baby Grange because it is aged in the barrels of its big brother, Grange, this vintage has all the makings of a great wine! - Screw cap closure -
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Eye
Red dress
Nose
On the first sniff, notes of blackcurrant and blueberry, followed by hints of mustard, tea leaves, and finally touches of anise and black pepper
Palate
Full-bodied and rich, with a lovely finesse on the mid-palate, featuring notes of meat, pomegranate, and redcurrant
Serve
At 16-17°C
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with spiced duck, rack of lamb, venison stew...
Decanter
Wine rated 94/100
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated wine (2018 guide) 91/100 (Excellent wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The 2016 Cabernet/Shiraz Bin 389 is a blend of 51% Cabernet and 49% Shiraz, the lowest proportion of Cabernet ever seen in this bottling. It is dark and robust, with notes of blackcurrant and blackberry, as well as hints of vanilla and cedar. Full-bodied and dense, it is firmly in the Penfolds style and in the style of this particular bottle, which always ages well, even if it isn’t Penfolds’ most dazzling or flamboyant offering.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated 90/100
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated 16.5/20
James Suckling
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
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