Robert Parker: 94 points
Tyson Stelzer: 96 points
Jamie Goode: 96 points

19931990Bin 407Cabernet Sauvignon Bin 707 Bin 407Bin 407Cabernet SauvignonPenfolds

Coonawarra, Wrattonbully, McLaren Vale, Padthaway, Barossa Valley, Adelaide Hills

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

(25% )(12%)12

14.5%

(Robert Parker’s rating: 94)
2021Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon 25% 12% Adelaide Hills

Launched with the 1990 vintage in 1993, Bin 407 was developed in response to the increasing availability of high-quality cabernet sauvignon fruit. Inspired by Bin 707, Bin 407 offers varietal definition and approachability, yet still possessing structure and rich depth of flavour. Textbook cabernet sauvignon, the expressive Bin 407 demonstrates the reward of Penfolds multi-regional blending philosophy. A core of ripe fruit is well supported by sensitive use of French and American oak.

Origin:
Multi-regional blend, including Coonawarra, Wrattonbully, McLaren Vale, Padthaway, Barossa Valley, Adelaide Hills

Country of Origin:
Australia

Type:
Red/Rouge (Still)

Grape Varieties:
100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Maturation:
12 months in French (25% new) and American (12% new) oak hogsheads, with the balance in 1-y.o. French and American oak hogsheads.

Alcohol Content:
14.5%

Tasting Notes:
(Robert Parker’s rating: 94)
As I smelled the 2021 Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon, I thought, “Gee, this smells good!”… Here, there has been a significant proportion of French oak (25% new) and a lesser proportion of American oak (12% new oak). You get dark chocolate, berry compote, resin, stewed rhubarb, cassis, crme de menthe, soft-eating licorice and black olive tapenade. All regions have a warm climate, with the exception of Adelaide Hills, of course. In this cooler year, the fruit is mouth-filling without being heavy. Saturating. Lovely. Creamy. Big! Excellent.