2003 Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet - Shiraz
South Australia
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- Most Recent Global Avg Price (ex-tax)
- $ 102 / 750ml
- From August 2025
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4 from 12 User Ratings
- 12 Critic Reviews
- Style Red - Rich and Intense
- Grape Variety Cabernet - Syrah/Shiraz
- Food Pairing Beef and Venison
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Critic tasting note: (2003 vintage) "I can't tell you how happy I am to taste an Australian wine that doesn't have that odd acidified flavoured. The '03 389 is suitably dark and well wrapped in cassis, chocolate, vanilla and black pepper aromas without any green character. The mouth is ripe and supple as always with more sweet tobacco, chocolate and smoky, herbal black currant flavours. A very fine effort. (Anthony Gismondi and Stuart Tobe)." - Gismondi on Wine
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2003 Bottle (750ml)
PENFOLDS Bin 389 Cabernet-Shiraz South Australia Australia
Cellarit Wine & Storage
Australia: Sydney
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2003 Bottle (750ml)
Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz
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Details
About the Product
- Drinking Window
- 2006-2023
Analytical Data
- Alcohol ABV
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14.5%
- Sweetness
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Dry
- Acidity TA
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6.7 g/L
- Acidity pH
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3.56
Production Attributes
- Maturation
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Oaked
- Oak Type
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American
- Winemaker
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Peter Gago
- Ownership
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Treasury Wine Estates
- Total Production Volume
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100000 Bottles
- Closure Type
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Cork
- Vintage Notes
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The 2003 growing season in South Australia was generally regarded as warm, starting with a dry winter and a warm, clear spring. This was followed by some episodes of heat through the summer, whilst cooler weather towards the end of the season relieved the vines in the run up to harvest.
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- Ageing
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This wine was matured for 12 months in new (27%) and older American oak hogsheads.
- Producer Tasting Notes
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COLOUR Deep red-purple. NOSE Cherry, herb garden, dried plum, chocolaty, nutmeg aromas. PALATE It's big, rich, dense and tightly packed with plenty of sweet-fruit, plum, herb, nutmeg characters and fresh but solid tannins. It finishes grippy firm but there's plenty of flavour length. An early drinking style.
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Awards
(1)Suggested Dishes to Pair With This Wine
- Jasmine tea smoked ribs Starter Course
- Contains: pork ribs, shaoxing rice wine, jasmine smoke
- Chinese
- Kafta tagine Main Course
- Lamb meatballs
- Contains: ras el hanout, tomato sauce
- Moroccan
- Lamb with peas and mint Main Course
- Italian
- Mimolette Cheese Course
- French
Details
About the Product
- Drinking Window
- 2006-2023
Analytical Data
- Alcohol ABV
-
14.5%
- Sweetness
-
Dry
- Acidity TA
-
6.7 g/L
- Acidity pH
-
3.56
Production Attributes
- Maturation
-
Oaked
- Oak Type
-
American
- Winemaker
-
Peter Gago
- Ownership
-
Treasury Wine Estates
- Total Production Volume
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100000 Bottles
- Closure Type
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Cork
- Vintage Notes
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The 2003 growing season in South Australia was generally regarded as warm, starting with a dry winter and a warm, clear spring. This was followed by some episodes of heat through the summer, whilst cooler weather towards the end of the season relieved the vines in the run up to harvest.
Read more
- Ageing
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This wine was matured for 12 months in new (27%) and older American oak hogsheads.
- Producer Tasting Notes
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COLOUR Deep red-purple. NOSE Cherry, herb garden, dried plum, chocolaty, nutmeg aromas. PALATE It's big, rich, dense and tightly packed with plenty of sweet-fruit, plum, herb, nutmeg characters and fresh but solid tannins. It finishes grippy firm but there's plenty of flavour length. An early drinking style.
Read more
Awards
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Critics Scores & Reviews
(12)2003 vintage
90 / 100
12 scores
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When to drink: 2006 to 2023
2003 Vintage
Tasted: May 2007
I can't tell you how happy I am to taste an Australian wine that doesn't have that odd acidified flavoured. The '03 389 is suitably dark and well wrapped in cassis, chocolate, vanilla and black pepper aromas without any green character. The mouth is ripe and supple as always with more sweet tobacco, chocolate and smoky, herbal black currant flavours. A very fine effort. (Anthony Gismondi and Stuart Tobe).
2003 Vintage
Tasted: Jan 2007
Dense and slightly pruny, with scents of overripe or baked plum and flavors that include black olive and earth. It's weighty and rich enough to get the job done with a fatty steak.
2003 Vintage
Tasted: Jan 2004
When to drink: 2015
to 2023
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User Ratings
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Critics Score
Avg. Price (ex-tax)
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92 / 100
$ 77
2024
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2023
94 / 100
$ 69
2022
93 / 100
$ 79
2021
93 / 100
$ 81
2020
93 / 100
$ 79
2019
92 / 100
$ 73
2018
92 / 100
$ 66
2017
92 / 100
$ 61
2016
92 / 100
$ 60
2015
92 / 100
$ 65
2014
92 / 100
$ 80
2013
92 / 100
$ 77
2012
93 / 100
$ 98
2011
91 / 100
$ 66
2010
93 / 100
$ 115
2009
91 / 100
$ 76
2008
92 / 100
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2007
91 / 100
$ 58
2006
91 / 100
$ 85
2005
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2004
92 / 100
$ 99
2003
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2002
91 / 100
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2001
91 / 100
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2000
89 / 100
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1999
89 / 100
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1998
91 / 100
$ 106
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1996
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1995
89 / 100
$ 104
1994
90 / 100
$ 160
1993
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1992
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1991
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1990
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1988
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1987
87 / 100
$ 125
1986
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1961
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2003 Vintage: Australia Learn more
Vintage quality: Good
Current condition: Ready to drink
The 2003 Australian vintage was, overall, good.
Both the winter and spring experienced drought-like conditions which stunted vine development and reduced yields. Rain eventually fell in February just before the harvest which helped revive some of the vines. Although the ...
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