NZ
Australia
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98 Points
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98 Points
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97 Points
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97 Points
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96 Points
As Penfolds’ flagship Cabernet Sauvignon, Bin 707 has been crafted since 1964 and is often described as the “Grange of Cabernet.” It stands as a benchmark of Australian prestige and consistency.
The 2023 vintage delivers intense dark-fruit richness—think blackcurrant, plum, dark cherry—with deep layering of dark chocolate, spice, tobacco, cedar, and graphite. It’s full-bodied and commanding, yet refined and elegant.
Lauded by critics like Ken Gargett and James Halliday, the wine scores 97–98, praised for its structure, balance, and cellaring promise. Most agree it can evolve beautifully over several decades.
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Description
The Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 is a quintessential expression of Penfolds’ house style: bold, luxurious, and complex. Crafted from selected vineyards across McLaren Vale, Padthaway, and the Barossa Valley, it forgoes Coonawarra entirely in this vintage—a rare shift that underscores Penfolds’ agility in sourcing exceptional fruit. Matured for 18 months in 100% new American oak hogsheads, the wine emerges with a commanding presence: deep, opaque maroon in hue, it opens with an enticing nose of dark cherry, plum, cassis, tobacco, and graphite—layered with mocha, spice, and cedar.
On the palate, the Bin 707 2023 showcases a harmonious blend of power and finesse. Plush black fruits—blackcurrant, mulberry, dark cherry—are woven with savory and earthy nuances like black olive, pan juices, and exotic spices such as turmeric, pimento, and cinnamon. Its tannins are fine-grained and gripping, delivering structure and tension within a seamless, silky frame. Critics note its refinement and vigor—Ken Gargett cites “length and exuberance” with a “sweet core of dark cherry/chocolate,” while Lisa Cardelli praises its floral allure and herbal complexity, calling it a wine with both “vibrancy, balance, presence and weight in the tannins.”
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:Blackberry, Blueberry, Pepper
Palate:Blackberry, Fruit Cake, Tobacco
Food Pairings:
Pork
Red Meat
Description
The Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 is a quintessential expression of Penfolds’ house style: bold, luxurious, and complex. Crafted from selected vineyards across McLaren Vale, Padthaway, and the Barossa Valley, it forgoes Coonawarra entirely in this vintage—a rare shift that underscores Penfolds’ agility in sourcing exceptional fruit. Matured for 18 months in 100% new American oak hogsheads, the wine emerges with a commanding presence: deep, opaque maroon in hue, it opens with an enticing nose of dark cherry, plum, cassis, tobacco, and graphite—layered with mocha, spice, and cedar.
On the palate, the Bin 707 2023 showcases a harmonious blend of power and finesse. Plush black fruits—blackcurrant, mulberry, dark cherry—are woven with savory and earthy nuances like black olive, pan juices, and exotic spices such as turmeric, pimento, and cinnamon. Its tannins are fine-grained and gripping, delivering structure and tension within a seamless, silky frame. Critics note its refinement and vigor—Ken Gargett cites “length and exuberance” with a “sweet core of dark cherry/chocolate,” while Lisa Cardelli praises its floral allure and herbal complexity, calling it a wine with both “vibrancy, balance, presence and weight in the tannins.”
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:
Blackberry, Blueberry, Pepper
Palate:
Blackberry, Fruit Cake, Tobacco
Food Pairings:
Pork
Red Meat
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Blackberry, Blueberry, Pepper
Blackberry, Fruit Cake, Tobacco
Pork
Red Meat