Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2013 (75cl, 14.5%)

Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2013 is a red wine from South Australia, blending 51% Cabernet Sauvignon and 49% Shiraz, bottled at 14.5% ABV in a 750ml bottle. Penfolds was founded in 1844 by Dr Christopher Rawson Penfold. Bin 389 first appeared in 1960, created by Max Schubert. The 2013 vintage spent 12 months in American oak hogsheads, 88% new or one year old and 12% two years old; these hogsheads previously held Grange. The nose shows cherry, blackberry, cassis, pencil lead, cedar, Mediterranean herbs and an umami note. The palate has blackcurrant, black plum, liquorice, dark chocolate oak, mocha, cinnamon, vanilla pod and cola spice. The finish has fine firm tannins with lingering dark fruit, spice and oak.