Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Penfolds
Label Name:
 
Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2006
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
South Australia (multi-region blend: Coonawarra, Barossa Valley, Wrattonbully, Padthaway, Adelaide Hills)
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; Wine Spectator: 93; James Halliday: 96; Vinous (Josh Raynolds): 90 (reviews vary by critic and release)

Tasting Note
Deep blackcurrant, cassis and mulberry with espresso, dark chocolate, cedar and a hint of mint. Powerful, concentrated palate with firm, ripe tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roasted lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Chinese char siu or Cantonese roast duck, beef rendang, Sichuan pepper beef.

Production Method
100% Cabernet Sauvignon; barrel-fermented and matured ~16 months in 100% new American oak hogsheads; multi-vineyard sourcing and blended prior to bottling.

Vineyard Info
Penfolds, founded 1844, is Australia’s iconic producer. Bin 707 (first made 1964) is Penfolds’ flagship Cabernet expression — a multi‑regional selection crafted as a Cabernet counterpart to Grange.