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99
/ 100
Tyson Stelzer -
98
/ 100
Ray Jordan -
98
/ 100
Wine Pilot
Red
Classification
Cabernet Blend
Variety
2021
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
Australia
Country
South Australia,
Region
14.5%
Alcohol %
10-15 Years
Cellaring
Scores
99 / 100"Peter Gago now describes Bin 707 as 'the Grange of cabernet' and its price is certainly heading this way (2019 was $650 and there was no 2020, so a jump to $800 represents the only significant price rise in the Penfolds release this year). But there's no doubt this is a vintage with the stature and endurance to support his association, with more than 50% sourced from Coonawarra in what he rightly considers one of the greatest seasons since 1991. The explosion of chalk mineral tannins, the brightness of acidity and the mesmerising confidence with which it holds its line and length in suspended animation make this one of the greatest and most enduring Bin 707s in the long lineage of this fabled label."
- Tyson Stelzer
98 / 100
"Great to see this famous wine back. The fruit comes from Coonawarra, the Barossa and Wrattonbully, so there is quite a deal of cooler climate fruit influence in here. It gets 100% new American oak for 16 months making it one of the most idiosyncratic Australian cabernets. An engaging mix of mulberry and raspberry underpinned by deeper blackcurrant notes. The tannins have an almost glistening character adding brightness and energy through the very long palate. But then there is a creamy spicy roasted meat character adding further to the complex weave of flavours. One of the very best I can recall since this great wine was re-introduced from 1976. Plush, opulent and powerful."
- Ray Jordan
98 / 100
"This stellar Cabernet sources its fruit from Coonawarra, Barossa and Wrattonbully. It spent 16 months in new American oak hogsheads. An opaque maroon colour, there are notes of dusty red earth here. Chocolate and tobacco leaves, soy, dried herbs, florals and aniseed. Hints of animal skins add to the complexity. There is serious intensity and focus, exemplary balance. With time in the glass, notes of both red and black fruits become ever more dominant, primarily blackcurrants and raspberries, backed by a slippery texture and satiny tannins with real persistence on a very long finish. Finesse and power. The nose is gorgeous, the palate even better. A twenty year proposition."
- Wine Pilot
Tasting Notes
Penfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon is a full-bodied, rich, and powerful wine that is made from grapes grown in South Australia. The wine is named after the Boeing 707 jet, which was the first commercial aircraft to fly to Australia. Bin 707 was first released in 1964, and it is considered to be one of the most iconic wines made by Penfolds.
Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 has a deep, dark red color. The wine has a complex aroma of black fruits, cassis, tobacco, and spices. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and powerful, with flavors of blackberries, plums, chocolate, and espresso. The wine has firm tannins and a long, lingering finish.
Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon is a wine that is meant to be aged. The wine can be enjoyed young, but it will develop even more complexity with time. The wine is a great choice for those who are looking for a powerful and elegant Cabernet Sauvignon.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity