Penfolds
Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon
South Australia, Australia
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, 2021
Australian Cabernet line-up: Moving east to west, all the fruit in this one is from several areas in South Australia from one of the most iconic producers on the continent. Young, and Bordeaux in feel with bright red fruit tones on the nose, faintly minty, and dried herb. Unfortunately for me with the average retail on this one, I dont feel that it holds a torch to others from Australia or around the world in that price bucket. I have enjoyed the other upper level offerings from Penfolds such as the RWT Shiraz, but this one was just a little underwhelming. Maybe too young, but overall good effort.
Australian Cabernet line-up: Moving east to west, all the fruit in this one is from several areas in South Australia from one of the most iconic producers on the continent. Young, and Bordeaux in feel with bright red fruit tones on the nose, faintly minty, and dried herb. Unfortunately for me with the average retail on this one, I dont feel that it holds a torch to others from Australia or around the world in that price bucket. I have enjoyed the other upper level offerings from Penfolds such as the RWT Shiraz, but this one was just a little underwhelming. Maybe too young, but overall good effort.
Jul 16th, 2018Still drinking so young and without the astringency I usually associate with Oz Cabs. Nice, well knit.
Still drinking so young and without the astringency I usually associate with Oz Cabs. Nice, well knit.
May 13th, 2018
Getting a bit of the vegetal green pepper ( capsicum as they say here). Leathery, dusty cocoa and firm tannins.
Getting a bit of the vegetal green pepper ( capsicum as they say here). Leathery, dusty cocoa and firm tannins.
Feb 4th, 2016
I love the nose on this wine deep rich dark currant and cassis with violets and blackberries. The wine has excellent structure and is showing well already and should drink amazingly over the next 10-15 years.
I love the nose on this wine deep rich dark currant and cassis with violets and blackberries. The wine has excellent structure and is showing well already and should drink amazingly over the next 10-15 years.
Jan 14th, 2016
Robust and full-bodied cab. Heavy mouthfeel. Ripe black fruit on the nose with some anise and oak. Mild spice and earth notes on the palate.
Robust and full-bodied cab. Heavy mouthfeel. Ripe black fruit on the nose with some anise and oak. Mild spice and earth notes on the palate.
Aug 25th, 2018
Fantastic with food. Decanted for two hours. Deep dark color. Rich flavors. Mild tannins. Lengthy finish. Will look for this one again.
Fantastic with food. Decanted for two hours. Deep dark color. Rich flavors. Mild tannins. Lengthy finish. Will look for this one again.
Dec 26th, 2017