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Penfolds 'Bin 389' Cabernet Shiraz, South Australia
92 Points

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Vintage: 2016
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -309625
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WineScores' Review

Woodsy, complex, brooding.
Made from 54% Cabernet and 46% Shiraz grown in McLaren Vale, Padthaway, Barossa and Wrattonbully and aged in (partially new) larger American oak barrels.
The nose here is woodsy; cedar chips and tealeaf, savoury spices, and dark chocolate, cracked black pepper and dark flowers. It has a serious nearly brooding demeanor; dark fruits, peppery spices, dark chocolate and espresso flavours lead to a fresh finish.
It has complexity, depth and posture but decant if drinking now, or cellar for a few more years.


 
Recommended Pairings
Rich Meats , Barbeque, Cheese - Hard/Aged, Cellar Keepers


©copyright 2012 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores reviewed - 2020-01-29 17:21:40.0

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -646364

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91 Points

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90 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -22580

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89 Points

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88 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -383836

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91 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -770925

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91 Points

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91 Points

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92 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -540757

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89 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -124040

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -334789

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89 Points

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89 Points

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Da Silva Vineyards and Winery Vinho Tinto, Okanagan Valley, BC
91 Points

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The Grinder Pinotage, Western Cape South Africa
88 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -883991

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Chateau Canada Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux Superieur, France
90 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -550160

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Haywire Gamay Rose, Okanagan Valley BC
89 Points

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91 Points

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91 Points

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Okanagan Crush Pad 'Narrative' Syrah~Viognier, Okanagan Valley, BC
92 Points

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Escorihuela '1884' Estate Grown Malbec~Cabernet, Mendoza Argentina
90 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -770925

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Chateau Canada Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux Superieur, France
90 Points

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Lunessence Winery & Vineyard Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley BC
89 Points

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Haywire Gamay, Okanagan Valley BC
91 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -418061

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Finca El Origen Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
91 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -339978

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88 Points

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92 Points

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96 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -416616

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88 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -78113

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90 Points

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92 Points

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89 Points

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88 Points

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Circus Malbec, Mendoza Argentina
89 Points

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90 Points

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