Penfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 2024
- 97
- $800
- Drink by: 2026-2056
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Cabernet Sauvignon from Coonawarra, Barossa Valley and Padthaway; 16 months in 100% new American oak hogsheads. The flagship Cabernet in the Penfolds stable continues to champion the house philosophy of multi-regional blending, marrying the structure of Coonawarra with Barossa Valley depth and Padthaway generosity. Matured exclusively in new American oak, Bin 707 remains one of Australia’s most ageworthy expressions of Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep and commanding from the outset with blackcurrant, cassis, blackberry and dark plum wrapped around black olive, graphite, cedar, tobacco leaf and dark chocolate. The palate is dense and authoritative, layering blackcurrant, blackberry, liquorice, cedar spice and cocoa over a frame of substantial but beautifully ripe tannins. Concentration is exceptional without feeling cumbersome, while bright acidity keeps the wine remarkably energetic through an exceptionally long finish. A commanding release with decades ahead of it.
by Ken Gargett
Cabernet from Coonawarra was excellent in 2024 and core to this 707, joined by fruit from the Barossa Valley and Padthaway. Maturation was in American oak hogsheads, new, for sixteen months. A very dark purple/magenta, the nose exhibits aromas of dark plums, cassis, cigar boxes, chocolate, vanilla, spices and dried herbs. Early complexity is most certainly evident. On the palate we move to even more intricate flavours, including blackberries and blueberries, smoked meats, beef stock, tapenade, coffee beans and tobacco leaves. A wine with focus and balance, satiny tannins and serious length, with its intensity maintained throughout. A wonderful 707 for enjoying over the next three decades, during which we can expect that there is every chance the score might edge up just a smidge. 2026 – 2056. 97 Points
by Jeni Port
Bin 707 offers an arresting youthful look at cabernet mixing a range of regional points of difference – Coonawarra, Barossa Valley, Padthaway – in what was a dry, warm vintage. Dense purple. Intense leafy blackberry, cassis aromas with aniseed, sage and bay leaf, cedar, savoury earthy notes and a super spiced intensity. More is revealed on the palate which is super taut and structured in fine savoury tannins with oak taking high notes amid ripe black fruits, chocolate, spice, earth and dried herbs. Not necessarily singing in tune just yet with a fruit presence that is still quietly underplayed. First thoughts? This is simply too young for release. Second and third thoughts? How long should I age it before making an approach? I would give it at least 10 years, those tannins are telling you as much. 2034 – 2054. 97 Points
by Lisa Cardelli
It ticks all the boxes of a full-bodied Australian Cabernet, with a dynamic interplay of savouriness, fruit, sweet spice, umami and graphite minerality. It is still at a stage where the 100% new American oak makes its presence felt, bringing notes of rolled tobacco leaf, spearmint, cedar and star anise. Yet its Australian identity is unmistakable, driven by vibrant, cooling acidity that elevates the chewy tannins. A Cabernet of great structure, longevity, energy and length. 2027 – 2058. 95 Points
Tom Kline is a wine writer, reviewer, presenter, and educator based in Victoria, Australia. He is the Australian correspondent for the internationally respected publications Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy and Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux, where he highlights the top tier of Australian wine for a global audience. Tom also writes for leading outlets including Decanter (UK), Wine Spectator (US), and Halliday Magazine, among others. An experienced wine show judge and WSET educator, he has authored several consumer-focused wine courses aimed at making wine more accessible and engaging. In 2023, Tom was awarded Best Published Feature Article or Wine Column at the prestigious Wine Communicator Awards, presented by Wine Communicators of Australia.
