2010 Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon

'This 2010 will give any Bin 707 vintage back to 1964 a run for its money' – an unofficial quip, mid-tasting, naturally to be denied publicly!

Bin 707 unofficially re-defined in 2010: Gloss and sheen ('sparkle'), yet with depth and structure ('substance')… what more could be asked for?!

Peter Gago, Penfolds chief winemaker

95+/100

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2010 Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon is an earthier style displaying classic aromas of cassis, plum and pencil shavings with some earth, olives, spice box and cloves.

Very structured by firm, grainy tannins, it is concentrated and muscular with good acid freshness through the long and layered finish.

It needs 1–2 years more of aging and will drink to 2030+.

Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate #205, February 2013

97/100

Harvey Steiman, Wine Spectator 31, August 2013

93/100

Jeremy Oliver, www.jeremyoliver.com