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16¾/20
Penfolds Cabernet Shiraz Bin 389 1996
South Australia, AustraliaHuge colour in this 50/50 blend they refer to as the poor man's Grange. Ripe plum, vanilla, spice, pepper, violet, blackberry jam, mint aromas and flavours. Excellent intensity but in a very supple, ripe tannin style. Year in and year one of the best value wines made at Penfolds.Tasted: 01 March 1999Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $32.00 | 750ml |
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon - Shiraz