[SOLD-OUT] Penfolds Bin 707 2001

Good winter rains gave South Australian regions a solid start to the growing season. Fruit set was excellent and careful vineyard management to reduce crop loads ensured the vines were in good shape to continue ripening throughout the season. Summer rains brought relief and the ensuing fine conditions towards vintage resulted in fruit reaching full ripeness and was picked in optimal condition. Maturation period of 14 months in new American oak. Deep red with a dense core. An immediate, intense lift of pure ripe blackcurrant fruit, laced with mint and the faintest suggestion of violet. Cigar box and fresh tobacco oak notes showcase the sheer fruit quality. Although youthful, the nose already shows true 707 character. Powerful and complete. Saturated fruits have soaked up the new oak culminating in a rich, sweet mid-palate and long stylish finish. The depth of fruit and defined structure, coupled with obvious muscular tannins, suggest that this wine is built for the long term. Blackberry and blackcurrant flavours persist long after the wine has been tasted. Peak Drinking: 2008 " 2020. Alc/Vol: 13.5%. Notes sourced from Penfolds.

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We all love Penfolds Bin 707 and it is good to see it is still at the top. As good as ever, it is packed with chocolate oak, plummy, cedary ripe fruit. Fantastic minty notes emphasise the density and intensity of flavour. A huge, mouthfilling wine. Tasted: May 2004 International Wine Challenge Gold 2004

Country:

Australia

Region:

SA-(Other)

Variety:

Wine Red - Cabernet

Size:

750mL