| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | Australia > South Australia |
| Colour | Red |
| Type | Still |
The 2024 Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from Coonawarra, Barossa Valley and Padthaway and raised 100% in new American oak. "If the fruit can't stand up to the new American oak, then it's not destined for 707," says chief winemaker Peter Gago. While the élevage may feel prohibitive in its early days, I can say from lived experience that it protects the fruit from the vagaries of aging, and the old bottles of Bin 707 are fresh, vibrant and lovely, lovely things. I always expected to detest (in some form) the combination of American oak and Cabernet Sauvignon, but for this cuvée, I am glad to make an exception. It's like stridently Penfolds. So here, this 2024 Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon is inky, plush, powerful, fresh, detailed and very long. The consistent ripeness from the excellent (warm, dry) vintage in South Australia brings with it a supple pliability, while the tannins are profuse and gritty. This is very good, but it's a baby. Patience is recommended, with the expectation that this cuvée will age 30 or 40 years with ease. 14.5% alcohol, sealed under natural cork.
Wonderfully balanced and expressive straight on release with seductive aromas of blackberries, blueberries, mint, dark chocolate, walnut, boysenberry, cedar and graphite. The palate is silky with melting tannins and a full, textural mouthfeel, giving a powerful yet restrained, elegant and moreish finish. Aged for 18 months in 100% new American oak hogsheads. An excellent bottling drinking beautifully now but time in the cellar will reap maximum rewards. Drink or hold.
