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South Australia Penfolds Wines Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 1979

  • Black fruit
  • Gastronomic wine
  • Wine for ageing
  • Color: Red
  • 13% 
  • 0.75L
  • Intensity
  • Full-bodied

Baby Grange is one of the domain's emblematic wines. Its nose is an explosion of ripe, black fruits, lifted by aromas of vanilla and tobacco. More info

  • Quantity: 1 Bottle
  • Level: 1 base of neck
  • Label: 1 stained label, 1 marked label, 1 slightly bin-soiled label
  • Origin: Private individual
  • Recoverable VAT: No
  • Country/Region: Australia, Barossa Valley
  • Appellation/Wine: South Australia
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South Australia Penfolds Wines Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz serve at a temperature of 16°C. It will pair perfectly with the following dishes: Magret de canard au poivre vert, Gigot d'agneau à l'ail confit, Civet de faisan chasseur aux cèpes.

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South Australia Penfolds Wines Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz

The wine

A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah ground around Adelaide. The Bin 389 is nicknamed Baby Grange as it is matured for a year in the barrels previously used for the domain's legendary Grange cuvée. This wine's ageing potential is incredible. The first of its kind was made in 1960. It has a magenta colour with hints of purple. The Penfolds style comes through with notes of ripe, black fruits. Its palate is generous, balanced, and evolves towards cacao notes.

Information about domain Penfolds

One of Australia's most renowned domaines, Penfolds was founded in 1844 by the English doctor Christopher Rawson Penfolds. In its beginnings the domaine produced mainly fortified wines (in the style of Port or Sherry) although dry whites and reds were also made. From 1900, the estate built up an admirable reputation thanks to the ageing potential of its fine reds. From 1950 onwards, Penfolds began producing exclusively red wines made from the Syrah grape varietal by their cellar master Max Schubert. Over the years the domaine has been merged with various companies to become today the property of Treasury Wine Estates. The vineyard is situated in the heart of the Adelaide hills in southern Australia. Penfolds is the standard bearer for fine Australian wine thanks to the high quality and consistency of its cuvées from the flagship to the entry level wines. This is quite a feat considering the estate spans 700 hectares. When it comes to the New World, Penfolds is a leading light.

Detailed characteristics

  • Quantity: 1 Bottle
  • Level: 1 base of neck
  • Label: 1 stained label, 1 marked label, 1 slightly bin-soiled label
  • Origin: Private individual
  • Type of cellar: Classic underground cellar
  • Recoverable VAT: No
  • Original Wooden Case / Original Case: No
  • French customs seal: no
  • Alcohol percentage: 13 %
  • Country/Region: Australia, Barossa Valley
  • Appellation/Wine: South Australia
  • Vintage: 1979
  • Color: Red
  • Service temperature: 16°
  • Viticulture: Conventional 
  • Intensity: Full-bodied
  • Dominant aroma: Black fruit
  • Tasting occasion: Gastronomic wine
  • Grape variety: Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon
South Australia Penfolds Wines Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz
South Australia Penfolds Wines Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz

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South Australia Penfolds Wines Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 1979

iDealwine Price(1) corresponds to the hammer price and the buyer's premium charged by the auctioneer. (1)Bottle format