Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Penfolds |
Label Name: | Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon |
Vintage: | 2005 |
Country: | Australia |
Region: | South Australia (Coonawarra, Barossa Valley, Padthaway; includes Kalimna Block 42) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 5 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 94; James Halliday 95; Wine Spectator ~90; The Real Review 94. Aged ~16 months in new American oak. Drinking window commonly cited to 2030s (e. g. , 2009–2034 estimates)
Tasting Note
Dense blackcurrant and blackberry core with dark chocolate, mocha, cedar and liquorice notes. Powerful, layered palate with ripe cassis, spice and savory earth; firm ripe tannins and a long, persistent finish.
Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roast lamb, beef short ribs, aged cheddar; Asian: char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Sichuan beef, Peking duck, lamb skewers.
Production Method
100% Cabernet Sauvignon from multiple South Australian vineyards; fermented to completion and matured ~16 months in 100% new American oak hogsheads; blended and bottle-aged for release.
Vineyard Info
Produced by Penfolds (est. 1844). Bin 707 launched 1964 by Max Schubert as Penfolds’ flagship Cabernet, sourcing historic sites including Kalimna Block 42 and Coonawarra parcels.