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First released in 1993 with the 1990 vintage, 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 possesses 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 both French and American oak.
"Quintessential Australian Cabernet in all its glory and typicity... It’s a Cabernet of distinctive power, concentration, continuity, layers, depth and future."
"Structurally, it’s solid as a rock, the kind of frame to build a long future on."
Immediately expressive and layered, opening with wild raspberry and blackcurrant, followed by savoury notes of caponata, forest floor and bay leaf. Umami notes build through olive tapenade, anchovy, roast duck and wood‑fired sourdough, offset by cedar‑vanillin oak and sweet notes of vanilla slice, star anise, Chinese five spice and nutmeg. Sugar‑dusted spiced fruit buns add warmth, while black jellybeans and red liquorice provide richness and lift. A hint of green Italian herbs and undergrowth, invigorated by fresh rain, further strengthens the varietal credentials.
Creamy, generous and juicy, with a seamless flow across a broad mid‑palate. Mulberry and cherry plum fruits are carried by fresh acidity and framed by pithy, chalky tannins. Savoury undertones of barbecue jalapeño and toasted cumin add drive and persistence, finishing long, textured and confident. An approachable Bin 407 on release, yet with several decades of cellar potential.
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Vintage 2024 was defined by an unsettled spring followed by a warm, dry ripening phase across South Australia. Below‑average winter rainfall reduced soil moisture ahead of budburst, sharpening early season sensitivity. Flowering occurred in November, with isolated heat events around 10 November affecting fruit set in the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale and parts of Wrattonbully. In Coonawarra and Wrattonbully, late‑November storm activity delivered heavy rainfall and localised hail, impacting yields and bunch uniformity. December rainfall across McLaren Vale, Padthaway and the Limestone Coast stabilised vine canopies and supported berry development. From January onward, conditions trended warm and dry, with repeated heat events in Barossa Valley and a notable March heat spell across inland sites, contributing to smaller berries and concentration. Cooler April conditions allowed measured harvest decisions, delivering Cabernet Sauvignon with firm structure, savoury definition and varietal purity.
Key to the success of Penfolds has been a lineage of visionary winemakers. There have only ever been four Chief Winemakers at the helm of Penfolds – Max Schubert, Don Ditter, John Duval and Peter Gago, each a custodian of a rich winemaking tradition that goes back for more than 180 years.
Our current Penfolds winemaking team has more than 100 years between them as Penfolds winemakers. They are constantly refining and improving their work, whilst honouring the winemaking techniques of their predecessors.