1990 Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 750ml

Minor Label Stain/s, Penfolds Red Wine Clinic 2025

Producer Notes

Penfolds Rewards of Patience, Sixth Edition (2008)

Colour: Deep red.
Nose: Sweet plummy, mocha, chocolate, earthy, violet aromas.
Palate: Very rich and complex palate with fresh mocha, dark chocolate and meaty flavours, plenty of fruit sweetness and dense, strong, chalky, firm tannins. A very powerful, intense wine. A classic year.
— Penfolds Winemaking Team

About the Wine

The Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz style evolved from Max Schubert’s 1950s experiments to create a highly individual blend marrying Cabernet Sauvignon’s structure with Shiraz’s richness and complementary oak maturation.

Bin 389 has become one of Penfolds’ most recognisable wines, renowned for its balance between fruit and oak, delivering both longevity and character. The 1990 release is regarded as one of the finest since the inaugural 1960 vintage.

Vintage Notes (1990)

A warm, dry year in most regions, yet a late vintage overall. Outstanding conditions prevailed in Coonawarra and the warmer districts of South Australia, producing wines of exceptional quality.

Specifications

Vineyard Regions: Barossa Valley, Clare Valley, Coonawarra, McLaren Vale, Padthaway

Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz

Vintage: 1990

Maturation: Barrel fermented in American oak casks, followed by 18 months’ maturation in oak

Alcohol: 13.7%

Acidity: 6.5 g/L

pH: 3.40

Last Tasted: 2008

Peak Drinking: Now – 2025

Closure: Cork

Food Pairing

Best enjoyed with grilled beef or roast lamb.