Penfolds
Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon
South Australia, Australia
I don’t have much experience with the Bin 407 from Penfolds compared to others in the portfolio, but I was curious to see how this was drinking at 20yrs after recently getting locally for a steal.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Even knowing this is cab, I still expected a Penfolds Shiraz type aromatic, and while I didn’t exactly get that, the American Oak in the background alongside the ripe fruit do help bring Penfolds semi in to focus. This needed about 90mins in bottle to wake up…initially I was concerned I had missed a window as it was very stewed and fig dominant (not much fruit). The American Oak notes started appearing (faint coconut and dill) and then high toned red fruits. After 90mins, the palate bulked up and showed some black fruits, cassis, espresso, and even some Andes mint at the finish. Plenty of tannin too.
I’d open soon if you have any left, but give it some time to wake up. (Yes, the ‘94 Monte Bello was insanely good, as was the still young ‘06 Unico).
I don’t have much experience with the Bin 407 from Penfolds compared to others in the portfolio, but I was curious to see how this was drinking at 20yrs after recently getting locally for a steal.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Even knowing this is cab, I still expected a Penfolds Shiraz type aromatic, and while I didn’t exactly get that, the American Oak in the background alongside the ripe fruit do help bring Penfolds semi in to focus. This needed about 90mins in bottle to wake up…initially I was concerned I had missed a window as it was very stewed and fig dominant (not much fruit). The American Oak notes started appearing (faint coconut and dill) and then high toned red fruits. After 90mins, the palate bulked up and showed some black fruits, cassis, espresso, and even some Andes mint at the finish. Plenty of tannin too.
I’d open soon if you have any left, but give it some time to wake up. (Yes, the ‘94 Monte Bello was insanely good, as was the still young ‘06 Unico).
Nice aromas of mint (not positive but this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is probably mainly from Coonawarra) and cassis, black currant aromas. Medium bodied with an inner core of latent strength, inherent in most Penfolds Reds. Tastes way younger than 13 years and will cellar for at least another 10 to 15 years or more. Postscript: I thought this statement was appropriate from Penfolds First Chief Winemaker and the creator of Grange, Max Schubert said, “Penfolds different cuvées may differ in character Year by Year, but all bear an unmistakable resemblance and relationship to each other. “ This is pertinent when tasting Bin 407.
Nice aromas of mint (not positive but this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is probably mainly from Coonawarra) and cassis, black currant aromas. Medium bodied with an inner core of latent strength, inherent in most Penfolds Reds. Tastes way younger than 13 years and will cellar for at least another 10 to 15 years or more. Postscript: I thought this statement was appropriate from Penfolds First Chief Winemaker and the creator of Grange, Max Schubert said, “Penfolds different cuvées may differ in character Year by Year, but all bear an unmistakable resemblance and relationship to each other. “ This is pertinent when tasting Bin 407.
Apr 29th, 2023
This is a very young Cabernet Sauvignon from South Australia.
Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.
Full bodied with medium acidity.
Showing black fruits with cedar, vanilla, leather, spices, earth, chocolates, tobacco and coffee.
Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.
Delicious right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours of airtime.
Shows nice complexity and mouthfeel, with a great nose. Feels more like a California Cabernet.
Nicely balanced and rich. Elegant, fruit forward and luscious.
Robert Parker 90 points. Wine Spectator 93.
Delicious right now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in French and American oak barrels for 12 months.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
93 points.
$80.
This is a very young Cabernet Sauvignon from South Australia.
Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.
Full bodied with medium acidity.
Showing black fruits with cedar, vanilla, leather, spices, earth, chocolates, tobacco and coffee.
Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.
Delicious right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours of airtime.
Shows nice complexity and mouthfeel, with a great nose. Feels more like a California Cabernet.
Nicely balanced and rich. Elegant, fruit forward and luscious.
Robert Parker 90 points. Wine Spectator 93.
Delicious right now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in French and American oak barrels for 12 months.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
93 points.
$80.
A multi region blend, fruit from Barossa, McLaren Vale, Padthaway, Coonawarra and Wrattonbully vineyards, aged 12 months in both French and American oak. Deep Ruby with aromas of dark berry fruits herb and spice. On the palate black cherry and blackberry with notes of cacao, espresso and herb pepper. Vivid acidity, ripe fine tannins, long finish ending with vanilla oak and spice, very nice!
A multi region blend, fruit from Barossa, McLaren Vale, Padthaway, Coonawarra and Wrattonbully vineyards, aged 12 months in both French and American oak. Deep Ruby with aromas of dark berry fruits herb and spice. On the palate black cherry and blackberry with notes of cacao, espresso and herb pepper. Vivid acidity, ripe fine tannins, long finish ending with vanilla oak and spice, very nice!
Jul 26th, 2021
Nose even more voluptuous than previous bottles, but some astringency punching through that detracts a bit from overall yumminess. I’d say drink up.
Nose even more voluptuous than previous bottles, but some astringency punching through that detracts a bit from overall yumminess. I’d say drink up.
Apr 17th, 2021A multi region blend, fruit from Barossa, McLaren Vale, Padthaway, Coonawarra, Robe and Wrattonbully vineyards. Deep Ruby with aromas of dark berry fruits herb and tobacco spice. On the palate blackberry and currants with notes of cacao, espresso and herb pepper. Vivid acidity, ripe dusty tannins, long finish ending with vanilla and cedar spice, very nice! Will age for 10+ years!
A multi region blend, fruit from Barossa, McLaren Vale, Padthaway, Coonawarra, Robe and Wrattonbully vineyards. Deep Ruby with aromas of dark berry fruits herb and tobacco spice. On the palate blackberry and currants with notes of cacao, espresso and herb pepper. Vivid acidity, ripe dusty tannins, long finish ending with vanilla and cedar spice, very nice! Will age for 10+ years!
Feb 14th, 2021A multi region blend, fruit from Barossa, McLaren Vale, Padthaway, Coonawarra and Wrattonbully vineyards, some bin 707 fruit included. Deep Ruby with aromas of dark berry fruits herb and spice. On the palate black cherry and currants with notes of cacao, espresso and herb pepper. Vivid acidity, ripe fine tannins, long finish ending with vanilla oak and spice, very nice!
A multi region blend, fruit from Barossa, McLaren Vale, Padthaway, Coonawarra and Wrattonbully vineyards, some bin 707 fruit included. Deep Ruby with aromas of dark berry fruits herb and spice. On the palate black cherry and currants with notes of cacao, espresso and herb pepper. Vivid acidity, ripe fine tannins, long finish ending with vanilla oak and spice, very nice!
Sep 1st, 2020
Vintage 2012 / menthol in taste, very powerful wine but without being annoying. Fist in a velvet glove. Great balance.
Vintage 2012 / menthol in taste, very powerful wine but without being annoying. Fist in a velvet glove. Great balance.
Jan 28th, 2020Gorgeous bit of florals straight off the bat with lovely ripe dark fruits. Oak so well inter-grated and greenness nowhere to be seen. Tannins are ripe shapely with length pretty solid.
Gorgeous bit of florals straight off the bat with lovely ripe dark fruits. Oak so well inter-grated and greenness nowhere to be seen. Tannins are ripe shapely with length pretty solid.
Apr 22nd, 2019
Beautiful cab. Well rounded, elegant, balanced. Revisited 4/26/19 - rating affirmed.
Beautiful cab. Well rounded, elegant, balanced. Revisited 4/26/19 - rating affirmed.
Nov 3rd, 2018