Ranked #12 of 65 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz from Barossa Valley
95/100
5 Stars
Bob Campbell
I've been a fan of Bin 389 for more than 30 years and totally endorse the gradual evolution towards the current sleek and sophisticated model. It has the power of earlier vintages but has a more complex and layered flavour profile with dark berry, spice and savory influences. It's a wine that will probably age better than most of its predecessors.
Tasted: 25/02/2011
Drink: N/A
Deep garnet-purple colored the 2008 Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz is a little restrained on the nose, giving appealing notes of mocha, cloves and chocolate box over a core of blueberries and kirsch. Medium to full bodied, it’s dense and taut in the mouth with a firm structure of chewy tannins and lively acidity, finishing long and purely fruited. Approachable now, it should give pleasure to 2018+. Source: Robert Parker (eRobertParker.com) February, 2012 by Lisa Perrotti-Brown