Penfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 1997

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Penfolds
Label Name:
 
Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
1997
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
South Australia (multi-regional: Coonawarra, Barossa, Padthaway, Robe, Bordertown)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores: Wine Spectator 91; Wine & Spirits 91; International Wine Cellar 91; James Halliday ~92; Tom Cannavan ~90

Tasting Note
Concentrated blackcurrant and black cherry with mint/eucalyptus, cedar and vanilla oak, dark chocolate and subtle smokiness; ripe, structured palate with fine-grained tannins and a long, minty finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled rib‑eye, roast lamb, beef stew, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu, Peking duck, beef rendang, richer teriyaki beef dishes.

Production Method
100% Cabernet Sauvignon; partial barrel fermentation and matured ~15 months in 100% new American oak hogsheads. Multi‑region fruit blended and bottle‑aged before release.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Penfolds (Magill Estate). Bin 707 was created by Max Schubert in 1964 as Penfolds' flagship Cabernet, sourced from multiple premium South Australian regions.