Penfolds - Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon - 2006

At the Penfolds Rewards of Patience tastings Bin 707 was not one of the highlights, in terms of its overall history. But it’s grown greatly (as a wine) in stature, class and elegance, and today it’s quite a wine. Clearly, I’m a significant fan of this release. Pure, deep and solid, with swish, sweet tannins and tremendous carry through the finish. It has a raspberried, dark soy–like sweetness, with flavours of sugared, stewed coffee through the aftertaste and a blast of pure blackcurrant. It’s a remarkable Australian cabernet. The finesse, the mouthfeel, the brooding length, the integration: everything. 97 Points/Drink 2015-2030 - Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front