Penfolds Bin 407 Cabernet

True to vintage, the palate shows natural,
mouthwatering acidity, balanced by
complimentary stylish oak and a lithe,
sinewy texture. The mid-palate is substantial;
mouthfilling, yet long and defined -
mandatory for the 100% Cabernet Bin 407
style. Cabernet tannins and a giveaway
Cabernet flavour profile show, without
astringence or greenness. We will have to
wait, but could this release rival the 1991 or
1996 bin 407?

Region Description

(cab er nay saw vee nyon)—This highly adaptable grape grows almost anywhere it is relatively warm, but the best wines come from the Burgundy region of France (where it is a noble variety), California, and Australia. It became famous through the red wines of the Médoc district of Bordeaux and is now grown in Washington, southern France, Italy, Australia, South Africa, Chile, and Argentina. Cabernet Sauvignon grapes make wines that are high in tannin and medium- to full-bodied. Usually identified as having black currant or cassis flavors, the grape can also possess vegetal tones when the grapes are less than ideally ripe. The best wines are rich and firm with great depth, and are often aged for fifteen years or more. Because it is highly tannic, Cabernet Sauvignon is often blended with other less-tannic grapes such as Merlot.