"One of the very best 389s, this wonderfully deep, dark and savoury wine presents a sumptuous, seamless integration of intense spicy dark berry fruits, plums and licorice with smooth, smoky American oak and velvet-like firm tannins. Its restrained strength and balance suggest an exceptional future. 97 Points/Drink 2008-2016+" - Jeremy Oliver
"This review is from a vertical tasting of Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz for the Penfolds Rewards of Patience. It’s an independent review. Fresh and expressive. Alive with cedary, curranty, minty power. Great tannin structure – this is a baby Grange. Absolutely gorgeous wine. Outstanding power and structure. Developing slowly but very well. 96 Points/Drink 2012-2028" - Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front