Penfolds
Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz
South Australia
2021
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, October 2026
Approaching Peak: the peak window is ahead.
This bottle is in its drinking window. Its peak runs from 2027 through 2040.
The ‘21 Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz.
Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2021 is from South Australia.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Penfolds' 2021 Cabernet Shiraz should suggest cassis, black plum and cracked pepper, with a cedar nuance. From South Australia, the Cabernet-led profile is expected to feel ample yet composed, the fruit carried by substantial tannins and a steady thread of acidity. Its strongest stretch is projected from 2027 to 2040, while the full window extends to 2047. The finish should be warm and savory, with dark berry and spice lingering after the fruit fades.
The 2021 vintage
Penfolds' 2021 Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz comes from South Australia.
About Penfolds
Penfolds' Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz comes from South Australia.
From the cellar: pair with
Chargrilled ribeye with rosemary butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised lamb shanks with rosemary jus
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Duck breast with blackberry glaze
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2021?
Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2021 is from South Australia.
When should Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2021 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2025-2047. Within that arc, the peak window is 2027-2040. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2021?
Pair this wine with Chargrilled ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised lamb shanks with rosemary jus; or Duck breast with blackberry glaze.