2015 Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon

After over half a century Bin 707 remains a non-conforming South Australian expression of cabernet sauvignon. Why change now?!

Yes, just that touch 'different' in vintage 2015; more finessed. Still 100% cabernet sauvignon.

Still 100% new oak. Different vintage; different weather, different (707) wine.

Demands air. No other requests.

Peter Gago, Penfolds chief winemaker

95+/100

Very deep garnet-purple colored, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Bin 707 is simply a chocolate box of layered delights, revealing crème de cassis and black cherry notes plus underlying roasted nuts, espresso, licorice, pepper, menthol hints and a waft of cedar chest.

Full-bodied and built like a brick house, the firm, grainy structure well-supports the densely packed fruit and savory layers, finishing with epic persistence and on a spicy note.

This is a keeper that should cellar well over 20+ years!

Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, www.robertparker.com

97/100

Jeremy Oliver, www.jeremyoliver.com