| Category: | Red Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
| Producer: | Penfolds |
| Label Name: | Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon (Gift Box) |
| Vintage: | 2019 |
| Country: | Australia |
| Region: | Coonawarra, South Australia |
| 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
Key scores — Ken Gargett 98; Falstaff 98; Wine Advocate (Joe Czerwinski) 97; Vinous (Josh Raynolds) 96; James Suckling 96; Decanter 96. Winemaking notes: 18 months in 100% new American oak. Sources:
Tasting Note
Dense blackcurrant, cassis and mulberry with violet, tobacco, graphite and cedar; mocha and vanilla from new American oak. Full-bodied, concentrated dark fruit, mint and spice layers, firm grainy tannins and a long savory, mineral-tinged finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, venison, aged cheddar, beef Wellington. Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), char siu, Peking duck, spicy Szechuan beef, beef teriyaki.
Production Method
Fermented in open stainless steel with partial barrel fermentation; matured 18 months in 100% new American oak hogsheads (American oak) before bottling.
Vineyard Info
Penfolds (est.1844) is an iconic Australian house; Bin 707 debuted 1964 as the winery's flagship Cabernet, built from select South Australian parcels and crafted for long-term cellaring.