Bob Campbell is one of only 264 Masters of Wine in the world. An international wine judge, Bob judges wine professionally in ten countries and contributes regularly to publications around the world. His specialty is New Zealand wine which he reviews from an international perspective.

Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz Australia 2008

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94/100 55

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: Feb 2011   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $50 (~USD $38)

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