Penfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 1992

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Penfolds
Label Name:
 
Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
1992
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
South Australia (multi-regional: Coonawarra, Barossa, Padthaway)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.4%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Spectator 92; Trophy Wine Press Club of NSW — Trophy Sydney 1995; Gold Class 8 Sydney 1995. Wine retailers and archives list 92/100 and similar collector ratings

Tasting Note
Developed cassis, blackcurrant and dark cherry with mint, walnut and mocha/coffee notes. Muscular, dense palate with sappy fruit, gravelly, firm tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, lamb, beef Wellington, aged cheddar; Asian: Korean BBQ (grilled short ribs), char siu, Peking duck, Sichuan beef.

Production Method
Multi‑regional Cabernet fermented to dryness, barrel‑fermented/matured in new American oak (c.16 months) with multi‑vineyard blending to Penfolds’ Bin 707 style.

Vineyard Info
Penfolds’ flagship Cabernet first released in 1964; sourced from several South Australian districts (notably Coonawarra, Barossa, Padthaway) and crafted for long cellaring.