The scent of Black Forest cake, pencil shavings, graphite, cola and liquorice with singular notes of air-dried bresaola (bison) thrown in. Penfolds thinks its 2019 Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz has them all.
A kaleidoscope of aromas with blueberry patisserie, Black Forest cake and pink peppercorns. The palate follows suit with high-quality fruit and well-integrated oak.
From a company promotional email
NOSE: Ample self-standing fruits already beginning to yield to other vinous intents … Cola, grated chocolate and cappuccino dust bind with juniper, sage/rosemary spices. A flash of brown sugar and liquorice – not quite in the Marsala spectrum – instead, brandy impressions replaced by blood orange-rind (dehydrated/candied).
Oak somewhat partially hidden, yet faint scents of cedar, pencil shavings and graphite lobby for further bottle maturation.
Not the liberated scents of a beef sauce reduction, nor a complete charcuterie offering, yet singular notes of air-dried bresaola (bison) will suffice!
Unabashed (Baby Grange) complexities.
PALATE Instantly fresh and fleshy. Some overt single-varietal cabernet and shiraz fruits still sit separate – alongside those hybridised via the blend’s sojourn in barrel and bottle …time will unite. Expected liquorice, stewed plum and blackcurrant fruits, with dark chocolate and mocha lurking in the background.
Savoury and salivating – mouth-watering, succulent acidity. This acidity interplays with integrated, evolved tannins – coating the mouth and adding length.
Yes, impressive length, with concentration, and a mandatory Bin 389 ‘sweet’ core; oak completely absorbed. Polished and refined.
- – The Penfolds website tasting note
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