TN: 1996 Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz (S.Australia) Matured in

TN: 1996 Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz (S.Australia)

Matured in American oak casks for 14 months, this blend weighs in at 14% alcohol. Double decanted to remove the sediment and then tried within fifteen minutes. Opaque plum red, the nose shows mostly eucalyptus with soft vanilla and some dry earthiness. Slightly sweet, the smooth mouthfeel provides liquid plum pleasure with soft tannins and a good thread of acidity running right the way to the end of the good finish. I imagine there is still a few years left of development in this wine but I am happy drinking it now. 87/100.