[SOLD-OUT] Penfolds Bin 707 1996

Jeremy Oliver Rating 96!
Deeply scented, highly accentuated and translucent fruit is perfectly married with smoky cedar and vanilla oak in this powerful wine of rare balance, tightness and elegance. Perfectly ripened and mouthfilling cassis, blackberry and plum fruit of piercing length and intensity finishes lightly sour with a simply unbelievable cut of firm, powdery tannins. A great wine. (Drink 2016+) - Jeremy Oliver

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Penfolds Bin 707 continues to reinforce its reputation as an international benchmark for Australian Cabernet Sauvignon. Made from a multi-regional blend, it transcends the variances of vintages, achieving a consistent style and outstanding quality each year. The 1996 Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon may well turn out to be one of the best of the last two decades - complex and firm with superb balance and character. Cabernet from Coonawarra contributes strength and firmness of structure, while the Barossa component adds mouth-filling richness, resulting in a completeness of structure and flavour. Much needed rains replenished the soils during the winter across most of South Australia. The first half of the growing season was dry and cool, allowing the fruit to set and mature slowly. The last two months of the season warmed to bring in physically mature, ripe complex fruit. Deep garnet.This brooding giant releases compelling barrel-ferment richness, enveloped by vibrant cassis fruit. Once allowed to breathe, complex berry and cassis Cabernet aromas emanate with a background of cedary oak and violet nuances. Full bodied with dense layers of tight, saturated Cabernet fruit. A formidable concentration of berried fruits, blackcurrant and anise combine to create a rich and expansive mid-palate. Stylish oak handling combined with a backbone of firm, yet finely grained tannins, support a lingering finish. Awards: Gold, 1999 Royal National Association (Brisbane) Wine Show Gold, 1999 Royal Melbourne Wine Show Gold, 1999 Sydney Royal Wine Show Gold, 1998 Royal National Association (Brisbane) Wine Show Gold, 1998 Royal Hobart Wine Show Peak Drinking : 2008 - 2020 Alc/Vol: 13.5%. Notes sourced from Penfolds.

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Country:

Australia

Region:

SA-(Other)

Variety:

Wine Red - Cabernet

Size:

750mL