2022 | Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet - Shiraz | South Australia Alsace and it hasn't changed since

and it hasn't changed since

and even less than the 2014 Field Blend that I tasted next to it

Lots of autumn rain allowed for good noble rot development but less shrivelled berries

finding it slightly tropical and confected and shorter on the finish

000 bottles and 8

2022 | Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet - Shiraz | South Australia Alsace and it hasn't changed sinceThe 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