2022 | Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet - Shiraz | South Australia Alsace molasses and coffee

molasses and coffee

finding it slightly tropical and confected and shorter on the finish

and just the right combination of fleshy and lean

ripe dark fruit character

97 Pts Neal Martin Vinous

2022 | Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet - Shiraz | South Australia Alsace molasses and coffeeThe 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