Penfolds
Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon
South Australia, Australia
Dense crimson in colour - impenetrable. Strong aromas of mint. The excessive oak influence in Penfolds reds early in life has settled down after 15 years. All the individual components early on are now integrated settling in for a long life. Penfolds say to 2040. Ripe blackcurrant with plum, dark chocolate and liquorice notes. Bin 407 came about because of an embarrassment of Cabernet riches even after their flagship Bin 707. An excellent Cab - I now have 5 left for the coming decade or so.
Dense crimson in colour - impenetrable. Strong aromas of mint. The excessive oak influence in Penfolds reds early in life has settled down after 15 years. All the individual components early on are now integrated settling in for a long life. Penfolds say to 2040. Ripe blackcurrant with plum, dark chocolate and liquorice notes. Bin 407 came about because of an embarrassment of Cabernet riches even after their flagship Bin 707. An excellent Cab - I now have 5 left for the coming decade or so.
Dec 13th, 2025Nice aromas of mint (not positive but this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is probably mainly from Coonawarra) and cassis, black currant aromas. Medium bodied with an inner core of latent strength, inherent in most Penfolds Reds. Tastes way younger than 13 years and will cellar for at least another 10 to 15 years or more. Postscript: I thought this statement was appropriate from Penfolds First Chief Winemaker and the creator of Grange, Max Schubert said, “Penfolds different cuvées may differ in character Year by Year, but all bear an unmistakable resemblance and relationship to each other. “ This is pertinent when tasting Bin 407.
Nice aromas of mint (not positive but this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is probably mainly from Coonawarra) and cassis, black currant aromas. Medium bodied with an inner core of latent strength, inherent in most Penfolds Reds. Tastes way younger than 13 years and will cellar for at least another 10 to 15 years or more. Postscript: I thought this statement was appropriate from Penfolds First Chief Winemaker and the creator of Grange, Max Schubert said, “Penfolds different cuvées may differ in character Year by Year, but all bear an unmistakable resemblance and relationship to each other. “ This is pertinent when tasting Bin 407.
Apr 29th, 2023
Vegetal and mint, light on the fruit.
Vegetal and mint, light on the fruit.
Oct 2nd, 2016Minty Rosemary on the nose with a vegetal palate. Quite good!
Minty Rosemary on the nose with a vegetal palate. Quite good!
Sep 4th, 2016
Quite good but still a bit young in my humble opinion.
Quite good but still a bit young in my humble opinion.
Sep 3rd, 2016It has a spicy-chocolate-ty taste that doesn't sit well with my palate
It has a spicy-chocolate-ty taste that doesn't sit well with my palate
Dec 29th, 2015Ordered in pizza from Postmate & Wine & Champagne from Drizly.
Ordered in pizza from Postmate & Wine & Champagne from Drizly.
Aug 9th, 2015Wonderful full bodied wine with a lot of nose and quantity. Actually great value considering what you get.
Wonderful full bodied wine with a lot of nose and quantity. Actually great value considering what you get.
Jan 30th, 2015