Penfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Winery Background and History

Penfolds, established in 1844 in Adelaide, Australia, is one of the country’s most iconic wine producers, famed for its pioneering winemaking and flagship Grange. The “Bin” series, including the Cabernet-only Bin 707, originated mid-20th century and represents Penfolds’ hallmark blend of multi-vineyard sourcing and stylistic consistency. First released in 1964, Bin 707 remains a benchmark of power, elegance, and cellaring longevity, embodying the Penfolds “house style” through refined structure and intensity  .

Producer and Wine Maker

Crafted by Penfolds’ in-house winemaking team under Chief Winemaker Peter Gago, Bin 707 epitomizes the house blending philosophy—leveraging fruit from multiple premier regions and employing 100 percent new American oak. The goal is to deliver both elegance and power with varietal purity and consistency that transcends vintage variations  .

Vineyards and Micro Climate

The grapes for Bin 707 are sourced from leading regions across South Australia—including Coonawarra, Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Wrattonbully, Robe, Adelaide Hills—ensuring rich black fruit, structured depth, and regional balance under Mediterranean to maritime microclimates  .

Vinification & Aging Methods

Fermented and matured in 100 percent new American oak hogsheads for approximately 18 months. Each component is carefully blended post-maturation to achieve refinement, depth, and a polished tannic profile typical of Bin 707  .

Tasting Notes

Deep mulberry red with aromas of boysenberry, black forest cake, zabaglione, sandalwood, graphite, and frankincense. Palate delivers taut yet luscious black fruits—plum, cherry—enveloped in espresso, mocha, roasted-coffee tones, all framed by intense, muscular tannins and remarkable polish  .

Food & Wine Pairing

Pairs beautifully with rich, savory dishes: grilled ribeye, rack of lamb, slow-braised beef, venison with red wine reductions. Also excellent with aged cheddar, Gruyère, blue cheese, mushroom risotto, truffle-infused dishes  .

Service Methods and Temperatures

Serve at 16–18 °C. Decanting for 30–60 minutes is recommended to open its intense aromatics and soften tannins. Use a large, broad-lipped red wine glass to fully capture its complex bouquet and structured palate.

Storage and Aging Potential

Peak drinking extends from now through 2050, with optimal cellaring potential beyond that. Store in cool (12–15 °C), dark, and stable conditions. Over time, tertiary notes like leather, earth, and cigar will emerge while maintaining power and elegance  .

Grape Varietals & percentage used

100 % Cabernet Sauvignon  .

ABV

14.5 % (consistent with Bin 707 profile, though not explicitly cited for 2018).

Scores

• James Suckling – 98 Points 

• Wine Advocate (via Joe Czerwinski) – 97+ Points 

• Andrew Caillard – 97 Points 

• Tyson Stelzer – 97 Points 

• Wine Enthusiast – 93 Points