Ranked #6 of 53 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz from Barossa Valley
96/100
5 Stars
Huon Hooke
Nutmeg spices again: classic Pennies. Rich and fleshy, sweet-fruited and concentrated; more structure here and power, deeper in mid-palate, great length and punchiness. Long termer. Terrific stuff: great flavour and structure, long, long, long. Great wine! Best 2010 to 2035.
Tasted: 27/09/2007
Drink: N/A
The 2005 Bin 389 Cabernet Sauvignon (52%)-Shiraz (48%) is crimson-colored with aromas of smoke, tobacco, mineral, black currant, and blackberry. Elegantly styled, it offers racy black fruit flavors, hints of licorice and chocolate, and a lengthy, pure finish. It will profit from 3-4 years of cellaring and will drink well from 2011 to 2020. Source: Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) February, 2009 by Jay Miller