Penfolds Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 (Gift Boxed)
Penfolds Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 (Gift Boxed)
Dozen Price: $1439.88
RRP: $135.00
The Penfolds Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 boasts a dark plum, opaque appearance. Its nose is full of character, with notes of raw coffee beans, pencil shavings, and graphite. A wild herb garden adds complexity with hints of marjoram, thyme flowers, rocket, sage, and rosemary, while crème de cassis liqueur reinforces its varietal identity. Violets add a delicate touch, while aromas of Portuguese tart custard cream, cinnamon, vanilla, and pimento bring richness and depth. The wine's structure is both firm and sophisticated, with balanced tannins and lively acidity. Oak is well-integrated, enhancing rather than competing with the fruit profile. A touch of Sarsaparilla adds a unique twist to the finish.
"From a vintage that Peter Gago ranks even marginally above the very impressive 2021 in Coonawarra, this is a Bin 407 that delivers a core of compact, textbook blackcurrant, cassis and blackberry fruit, set to a framework of strong, fine-grained tannins, limestone mineral tannins and the bright acidity of cool nights. French and American oak deepen tannin presence and contribute high cocoa dark chocolate character. An enduring Bin 407 of great character, endurance and grandeur."
96 Points - Tyson Stelzer
Wine Specifications
Wine Specifications
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Size: 750mL
Region: South Australia
ABV: 14.5%
Vintage: 2022
Winery & Vintage Info
Launched with the 1990 vintage in 1993, Bin 407 was developed in response to the increasing availability of high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon fruit. Inspired by Bin 707, Bin 407 offers varietal definition and approachability, yet still possessing structure and rich depth of flavour. Textbook Cabernet Sauvignon, the expressive Bin 407 demonstrates the reward of Penfolds multi-regional blending philosophy. A core of ripe fruit is well supported by sensitive use of French and American oak.
South Australia’s spring was cooler than average, leading to isolated frost events. Coonawarra felt this chill with nine days below 2°C during spring and a record low of -0.3°C in early September. However, strategic use of frost fans effectively shielded the vines from harm. As late November warmth ushered in, it set perfect conditions for flowering and fruit-set — culminating in an even veraison and uniform development across vineyards that carried through to ripening under ideal conditions. Padthaway faced its own challenges with an October frost event that slightly curtailed yields but was otherwise graced by a mild growing season. Wrattonbully contended with excessive rainfall, 49% above the long-term average from October to April, which prolonged ripening and pushed back harvest times. Still, our ‘A grade’ blocks thrived, yielding exceptional parcels destined for premium blends. McLaren Vale’s year was marked by only three days exceeding 35°C. The resulting coolness led to an unhurried harvest allowing Cabernet Sauvignon grapes to be picked at their peak condition. The Barossa Valley encountered lower-than-average temperatures complemented by turbulent spring thunderstorms bringing strong winds along with showers and hail. In defiance of these trials, yield and quality from hail-affected vines were notably higher than anticipated. A dry yet cool December extended fruit-set but also fostered sugar accumulation and phenolic maturity due to resilient canopies.
Coonawarra, Padthaway, Wrattonbully, McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley
12 months in French oak (25% new) and American oak (11% new) hogsheads
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