Penfolds Bin 704 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 is a remarkable wine that seamlessly blends Penfolds’ legacy of winemaking with the unique essence of Napa Valley. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it reflects a balance between tradition and modernity. The wine undergoes maturation in French barriques, which enhances its texture and adds complexity to its flavor profile. Bin 704’s name draws inspiration from its Australian counterpart, Bin 407, representing a “mirror” or “reverse” image while maintaining a strong commitment to varietal expression.

• Awards:
  • 97 Points – Andrew Calliard
  • 96 Points – Campbell Mattinson
  • 95 Points – James Suckling
  • 95 Points – David Sly
  • 94 Points – Huon Hooke 

Tasting Notes

• Color: A vibrant and deep hue, characteristic of a premium Napa Valley Cabernet.
• Nose: Layers of inviting aromas with hints of cedar and spice.
• Palate: A luxurious texture marked by chocolate-coated almond flavors, complemented by a sleek tannic structure. The wine's pomegranate-like acidity adds vibrancy and freshness, while subtle notes of cedary and spicy oak enhance its complexity. The overall mouthfeel is sleek, silken, and supple, leaving a lasting impression.

This 2018 vintage pays homage to both the Californian terroir and Penfolds' rich history, with a winemaking approach that bridges hemispheres. Whether you're a connoisseur or new to fine wines, Bin 704 embodies sophistication and nuance, offering a distinct Napa Valley expression through the Penfolds lens.

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Bin 28 offers a showcase of warm-climate Australian Shiraz ripe, robust and generously flavoured. First made in 1959, Bin 28 is named after the famous Barossa Valley Kalimna Vineyard purchased by Penfolds in 1945 and from which the wine was originally sourced. Today, Bin 28 is a multi-region, multi-vineyard blend, with the Barossa Valley always well represented.

COLOUR
Purple with a darkened core

NOSE
An initial impact of high-toned dark notes a Shiraz tarriness, black-bean sauce. Following, a tussle between the spice jar's anise and ginger and the blender's coffee-grind and mocha. Minutes later, without as much as the provocation of a swirl of the glass, the aromatic ascent of pan scrapings, a rich jus and smokey meats.

PALATE
Bright. Volume, generous in every sense. A purple fruit spectrum unfolds a fresh assortment of plums and dark berries many varieties of both. What may appear to be a soft, smooth Haighs. Chocolate-like mouth-coating to some, a roasted eggplant texture and creaminess to others! Tannins soft and even, texture - almost velvety/suede. Yet, still tarry!

Vintages vary by location. The current vintage in stock will be shipped.

Bottle Size: 750ml

Launched with the 1990 vintage in 1993, Bin 407 was developed in response to the increasing availability of high quality cabernet sauvignon fruit. Inspired by Bin 707, Bin 407 offers varietal definition and approachability, yet still with structure and depth of flavour. Textbook cabernet sauvignon, the varietally expressive Bin 407 highlights the rewards of Penfolds multi-region, multi-vineyard blending, with a core of ripe fruit supported by sensitive use of French and American oak.

Medium-bodied. The complete package:

Fruit: Juicy redcurrant jelly, dark plum (and plum acidity), fresh rhubarb.

Acidity: ‘Just right’ – a lively and lifted conveyance from initial lip-contact to sated ingestion.

Tannins: Integrated, polished-graphite tannins

Oak: Seamlessly hidden/concealed oak. Melding well with fruit.

Overall, cabernet balance and definition, sans exaggeration.