2012 Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon

Closer to its Bin 389 sibling than usual … not a bad thing! Darker, less primary.

With the ingestion of air varietal markers are released more cooperatively, revealing the wine's I.D./DNA.

Peter Gago, Penfolds chief winemaker

92/100

Made with a blend of fruit from Wrattonbully, Padthaway, McLaren Vale, Coonawarra and Langhorne Creek.

The 2012 Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon has a deep garnet color with a hint of purple and a nose exuding warm blackberry compote notes, blueberry preserves, spice cake and mocha plus a touch of menthol.

Medium to full-bodied, it offers mouth-filling black berry and cassis flavors with a touch of mint, a crisp line of acid and firm grainy tannins to shape the long finish.

Lisa Perrotti-Brown, www.erobertparker.com, October 2014

93/100

Jeremy Oliver, www.jeremyoliver.com