Penfolds
Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz
South Australia
2023
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz
Where it is, November 2026
Too Young: holding until the full drinking arc opens in 2027.
Begin opening this bottle in 2027; its peak window runs from 2029 through 2041.
The ‘23 Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz.
Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2023 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 Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2023 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2023 vintage
Penfolds' 2023 Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz comes from South Australia.
About Penfolds
Penfolds' Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz comes from South Australia.
Pairing suggestions
Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.
Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised short ribs with truffle polenta
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged Comté with quince paste
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2023?
Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2023 is from South Australia.
What does Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2023 taste like?
Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2023 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2023 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2027-2048. Within that arc, the peak window is 2029-2041. 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 2023?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.