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Components of the wine are matured in the same barrels that held the previous vintage of Grange, lending the wine an extraordinary pedigree. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (51%) and Shiraz (49%) sourced from McLaren Vale, Padthaway, and Barossa Valley, the 2023 vintage exemplifies the judicious balance of fruit and oak for which Bin 389 is renowned — generous on the mid-palate, structured for the long term, and built to reward patience. Peak drinking is forecast from now through to 2050. Cork enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlum red with a vivid crimson rim — youthful, vibrant, and deeply concentrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hallmark Bin 389 bouquet opens with blackberries and plums of considerable depth, complemented by shaved dark chocolate and Black Forest cake. 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First vintaged in 1964, Bin 707 has only been produced in years when fruit of the required style and quality is available, making each release a genuine statement of intent. The 2023 vintage draws on Cabernet Sauvignon from McLaren Vale, Padthaway, and Barossa Valley, matured for 18 months in 100% new American oak hogsheads. Full-bodied, intensely flavoured, and built for the long term, Bin 707 retains a secure place among Australia’s finest Cabernets. Peak drinking 2026–2050.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep, dark magenta on the rim with a black core — brooding, concentrated, and commanding in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnmistakably Bin 707. Black olive tapenade and tobacco pouch provide varietal grounding, whilst Copha, dusty chocolate, and barrel-ferment pralines speak to the Penfolds winemaking signature. Dry-aged beef and pan juices add savoury depth, before soaked dark cherry, fruit cake, rhubarb, and Black Forest cake attest to the variety. Freshly ground cinnamon — sprinkled over Portuguese custard tart — adds a final flourish of exotic complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot overtly fruit-dependent, though blackberry and mulberry are instantly detected. The palate leans savoury and earthy — pan juices, black olive, and exotic African and Moroccan spices of turmeric, bay leaf, and pimento weave throughout. Dark chocolate crackle and barrel-ferment praline add richness and nuttiness, whilst an expansive, woven texture conveys vinous deliciousness with positive tension. Seamless Cabernet tannins — at once granular and sleek — provide a structure that is both sophisticated and complex. 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A showcase for warm-climate Australian Shiraz — ripe, robust, and generously flavoured — Bin 28 is today a multi-region, multi-vineyard blend drawing on Padthaway, Barossa Valley, Langhorne Creek, McLaren Vale, and Robe, with the Barossa always well represented. This 2009 Cellar Release is now drinking at its peak, offering the complexity and textural richness that only time in bottle can deliver. Decanting is strongly recommended to fully unleash what lies beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDense core with a purple rim — still showing excellent depth and vitality for its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed fruits lead, with only a skerrick of detectable oak. A deconstructed sweet mince tart opens the nose — dates and prunes — before higher notes of brülée, bread and butter pudding, and cinnamon emerge. 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It is the natural choice for anyone who appreciates the tertiary complexity of aged Cabernet Sauvignon, for collectors building a Penfolds vertical, and for those who want to understand what Bin 407 becomes with 15+ years of bottle age. Decant vigorously for at least one hour before serving. Drink now to 2030.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWinemaking Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e100% Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from Coonawarra, Robe, Wrattonbully, and Padthaway. Matured for 13 months in new French oak hogsheads (22%) and new American oak hogsheads (13%), with the balance in seasoned American oak barrels. Alcohol: 14.5% | Acidity: 6.7 g\/L | pH: 3.43. Penfolds Cellar Release. Last tasted December 2010.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVintage Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2008 South Australian vintage was declared a vintage of two distinct halves. A welcome wet winter and a moderate, dry spring encouraged steady early season growth, setting up what appeared to be a textbook harvest. Cool and dry conditions at the start of summer were described as perfect — conducive to excellent flavour, colour, and phenolic development. Then, on the 3rd of March, a record 15-day heatwave created a major interruption, inducing profound differences in the quality of fruit picked before and after the heat spell. For Bin 407, the decision to head south — to Coonawarra, Robe, Wrattonbully, and Padthaway — proved prescient, with the cooler South East regions delivering fruit of exceptional flavour development largely unaffected by the heatwave. Weighted-average vintage charts may not do justice to the South Australian harvest in 2008. 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A long, cool season has delivered depth and structure allowing the wine's savoury complexity to unfold naturally over time. As always, unencumbered by the presence of oak.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e— Steph Dutton, Penfolds Director of Winemaking\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eJuicy and generous yet firmly structured. A deep, dark fruit profile is matched by the umami savouriness of rare steak and an olive-brined undertone. Tannins are impeccable — tight, finely woven and assured, drawing the palate long and detailed. Nuances of Chinese tea, fennel and liquorice provide precision and persistence, finishing with restraint, depth and unmistakable St Henri authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVintage Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 growing season was characterised by a cool, wet La Niña influence across southern Australia. Above-average winter and spring rainfall delivered high soil moisture but reduced heat accumulation. Flowering under cool, unsettled conditions resulted in variable fruit set and lower yields. A long, mild summer with limited heat events allowed slow, even ripening. The harvest was later than average across all contributing regions, delivering fruit of exceptional structure, depth and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eShiraz (with a small proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon) from McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, Frankland River, Port Lincoln and Padthaway. Matured 12 months in large, seasoned oak vats — no new oak. Alc\/Vol: 14.5% | pH: 3.63 | Acidity: 6.9 g\/L. Cork closure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout St Henri\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eReleased for the first time in the early 1950s (first commercial vintage 1957), St Henri is a time-honoured and alternative expression of Shiraz — an intriguing counterpoint to Grange. Unusual amongst high-quality Australian reds, it does not rely on any new oak, maturing instead in large seasoned vats that impart minimal oak character. Rich and plush when young, it gains soft, earthy, mocha-like characters with age. A wine style that has not succumbed to the dictates of fashion or commerce.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCritic Scores\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e19\/20\u003c\/strong\u003e — Matthew Jukes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97pts\u003c\/strong\u003e — Jeni Port\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97pts\u003c\/strong\u003e — Nick Ryan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97pts\u003c\/strong\u003e — Dave Brookes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96pts\u003c\/strong\u003e — Erin Larkin\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePeak Drinking\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow – 2050. 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A season that delivered concentrated small berries and firm tannins has shaped a wine of balance, confidence and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 2024 Bin 389 showcases harmony between Cabernet structure and Shiraz richness. A season that delivered concentrated, small berries and firm tannins has shaped a wine of balance, confidence and longevity.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e— Steph Dutton, Penfolds Director of Winemaking\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRich and generous with a weighty, layered mid-palate. Dark chocolate, cherry liqueur and blueberries sit alongside nuances of coconut and squid ink. Fresh, vibrant acidity drives length and balance, while silken, talc-like tannins are finely resolved, delivering polish, authority and exceptional persistence. A classic Bin 389 with decades of cellaring potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVintage Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVintage 2024 combined a restrained early season with a warm, dry finish across southern South Australia. Below-average winter rainfall reduced soil moisture ahead of budburst. Isolated heat events in November disrupted fruit set in the Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale. December rainfall stabilised vine health before warm, dry conditions from January accelerated ripening. Small berries, firm tannin structure and savoury intensity — fruit ideally suited to the Bin 389 style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Shiraz from Coonawarra, Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale and Padthaway. Matured 13 months in American oak hogsheads (34% new) — the same barrels that held the previous vintage of Grange. Alc\/Vol: 14.5% | pH: 3.65 | Acidity: 6.3 g\/L. 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It reflects the strength of Penfolds multi-regional blending, delivering clarity, balance and approachability.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e— Tom Shanahan, Penfolds Winemaker\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreamy, generous and juicy, with a seamless flow across a broad mid-palate. Mulberry and cherry plum fruits are carried by fresh acidity and framed by pithy, chalky tannins. Savoury undertones of barbecue jalapeño and toasted cumin add drive and persistence, finishing long, textured and confident. An approachable Bin 407 on release, yet with several decades of cellar potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVintage Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVintage 2024 was defined by an unsettled spring followed by a warm, dry ripening phase across South Australia. Below-average winter rainfall reduced soil moisture ahead of budburst. 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