1987 Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 750ml

Awards, Ratings & Reviews Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz is one of Penfolds’ most established red wine styles, developed in the 1950s to explore the harmony between Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz with oak maturation. About This Wine The 1987 Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz combines the structure and elegance of Cabernet Sauvignon with the richness and depth of Shiraz, reflecting Penfolds’ long-standing house style and focus on balance, longevity and regional expression. Fermented and matured for 18 months in American oak hogsheads, the wine shows a medium deep red colour with classic Penfolds aromatics and a firm, leafy structure shaped by its oak and tannin profile. Producer Tasting Notes Colour: Medium deep red. Nose: Redcurrant, crème brûlée and herb garden aromas. Palate: Juicy redcurrant, mocha and herb garden flavours. Sinewy, dry tannins build a leafy, firm structure. Specifications Vintage: 1987 Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz Region: South Australia Sweetness: Dry Maturation: Fermentation and 18 months in American oak hogsheads Oak Type: American oak Winemaker: Peter Gago Ownership: Treasury Wine Estates Closure: Cork or screwcap Drinking Window: 1995–1999