2013 Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon

At this stage the wine somewhat belies variety and region(s) – yet to unfurl. Be patient and monitor varietal development in bottle over time.

Looking more like a mini-Bin 707 with this release, more so than the typical varietally-expressive Bin 407. At the moment…

Peter Gago, Penfolds chief winemaker

91+/100

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Bin 407 opens with notes of menthol, eucalyptus, blackcurrant cordial and black cherry pie plus underlying cedar, toast and dark chocolate hints.

Full, generously fruited and wonderfully forward with firm tannins and lively acidity, it offers a beautiful expression of the best of South Australia Cabernet.

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

90/100

Jeremy Oliver, www.jeremyoliver.com