el Catavinos (the Winetaster)

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Monday, May 16, 2005

Penfold's Bin 389 Cabernet/Shiraz 2001 (Australia)

Price - $23.49 Size - 750 mL- Australian Wine Tasting held on Saturday May 7, 2005 at the Powers Liquor Mart in Colorado Springs with Drew Robinson of Grand Vin Distributors.

This is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes and 40% Shiraz grapes and ages in American oak. The wine is inky dark with heavy legs. Dry nose with a little bit of fruit. Good depth of fruit with a good somewhat crisp finish. For more information see Penfolds website. Grade: B+