Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Magnum 1.5L
Penfolds
Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Magnum 1.5L
Penfolds
Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Magnum 1.5L
Overview
Overview
Bin 707 is a Cabernet Sauvignon reflection of Grange: intensely-flavoured fruit; completion of fermentation and maturation in new oak; expressing a Penfolds understanding of multi-vineyard, multi-region fruit sourcing. Bin 707 was first vintaged in 1964. The wine was not made from 1970 to 1975 (when fruit was directed to other wines) nor in 1981, 1995, 2000, 2003 or 2011 (when fruit of the required style and quality was not available). Full-bodied and with proven cellaring potential, Bin 707 retains a secure place among the ranks of Australia’s finest Cabernets.
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2013 |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Multi-Region Blend |
| Volume | 1.5 L |
| Closure | Cork |
| Alc/Vol | 14.5% |
| Peak Drinking | 2017 – 2042 |
| Winemaker | The Penfolds Team |
Food Pairing
Food Pairing
Beef
Chicken
Lamb
Duck
Pasta
Veg
Spicy Food
Taste Description
Taste Description
Nose
Umm, what do we have here?! Barrel ferment formics and ferrics, and a sweet V.A. lift. Aromatically very Penfolds, very Bin 707. Lifted scents of marmalade and citrus varietally flirt with sundried tomato/red capsicum. Rosemary…glaze; florals/perfume arise with air.
Flavours and Palate
Classy, youthful. Irish fruit-cake mix – rich and generous, alongside dark chocolate…an Old Gold rum n’raisin impression. 100% new oak all but absorbed, and at one with wine. Black olive and a suggestion of graphite. Solid and complex…no overt varietal or regional assertion. Excellent length, balance.
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
South Australia
Home to the oldest vines in the country, and no less than 18 wine growing regions, South Australia accounts for almost 50% of Australia’s wine production. The Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Langhorne Creek and Coonawarra are well known for their world class reds, with Adelaide Hills, Clare Valley and Eden Valley praised for their exceptional Chardonnay and Riesling.
Vintage Conditions
Whilst winter rainfall varied between regions, spring was quite obviously dry across all parts of the state. Early budburst was a consistent theme across all regions within South Australia. Spring started with cool temperatures in the South East and for most parts of the Adelaide Hills. The Barossa Valley enjoyed some warmer days, dispersed throughout October and November. Whilst canopies were small to moderate, they were healthy and balanced and contributed to even veraison and consequent ripening. Warmer temperatures were observed after the New Year and persevered throughout most of January, contributing to an early start to the 2013 harvest and a short, condensed vintage. The dry and warm conditions, coupled with lower than average yields in most regions resulted in Cabernet with strong, structural tannins, great intensity and encouraging flavour.
The Penfolds Team
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 170 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.