Penfolds Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Inspired by Bin 707, Bin 407 offers varietal definition and approachability, yet still with structure and depth of flavour. Textbook Cabernet Sauvignon, the varietally expressive Penfolds Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 highlights the rewards of Penfolds multi-region, multi-vineyard blending, with a core of ripe fruit supported by sensitive use of French and American oak. The nose is an aromatic umbrella sheltering all things cabernet. An immediate ascent of violet, mulberry leaf – laced with star anise, cinnamon, orange zest. Followed by varietal wafts of tomato ketchup, soy, iodine, and oddly, a Chinese spice marinade. Not yet exiting this theme – sweet plum sauce, hoisin and roast duck crackling trepidatiously follows. The palate is immediately more Tuscan than Bordeaux in cabernet character. Nevertheless, still very (South) Australian. Savoury, with a sour cherry grip and subtle cherry pip oak influence. Mouth-watering and succulent, yet still linear – tempered by appetising angular tannins. Darker fruits and green Spanish (stuffed) olive flavours further define the vintage, style. The Finer Details Style – Red Wine Varietal – Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage – 2017 Country – Australia Region – South Australia Bottle Size – 750ml ABV – 14.5%