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.