Penfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 1990 South Australia – Coonawarra, Kalimna, McLaren Vale, John Duval. This exceptional Australian Cabernet showcases blackcurrant, mulberry, coffee, dark chocolate, vanillin American oak, barrel ferment, smoky complexity, concentrated fruit, full-bodied, magnificent, perfect harmony, outstanding vintage, Rewards of Patience.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Dark cherry red colour with brilliant clarity, showcasing the wine's quality and concentration characteristic of this exceptional 1990 vintage Bin 707, one of the finest Cabernet Sauvignons from one of South Australia's best vintages for many years.
Aroma
Intensely scented, the rich bouquet offers coffee-like Cabernet aromas with blackcurrant and mulberry overtones, lifted by vanillin American oak and barrel ferment characters which add a smoky complexity, creating a sophisticated aromatic profile.
Palate
This magnificent full-bodied wine shows concentrated Cabernet fruit and complementary oak characters in perfect harmony. The palate has layers of intensely flavoured, 'sweet' blackcurrant-like varietal fruit, with hints of dark chocolate, superbly balanced. Reflecting the outstanding vintage in Coonawarra, the 1990 Bin 707 has a higher than normal proportion of Coonawarra Cabernet, with fruit from Kalimna and McLaren Vale adding extra depth of flavour and complexity.
Pairs With
This magnificent full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon pairs beautifully with aged beef, roast lamb, game meats, mature cheeses or rich stews, with the wine's concentrated blackcurrant fruit, dark chocolate and perfect harmony making it an excellent choice for special occasions and fine dining experiences.
Winemaker comments by John Duval. The impressive 1990 Penfolds Bin 707, blended from the finest Cabernet Sauvignon available, reinforces the accolades given to this outstanding vintage.
