2005 Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon
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The purple-colored 2005 Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon was aged in French and American oak, 20% new. The nose reveals cedar, scorched earth, spice box, cassis, and black currant leading to a slightly compact wine lacking generosity on the mid-palate and finish. Penfolds produces a bevy of excellent value-priced wines, many of which were reviewed in Issue 178. Importer: Southcorp Wines USA; www.penfolds.com.au
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Josh Raynolds
Jay S Miller, Wine Advocate
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Ruby-red. Cherry-cola, vanilla, musky herbs, tobacco and cigar box on the nose. This is pretty complex. Pliant dark fruit flavors are deeply concentrated but fresh, with gentle acidity adding lift. The cola quality returns on the long, sappy finish. A textbook example of South Australian cabernet that offers varietal accuracy and well-judged ripeness.
About the producer
Penfolds is Australia’s most famous wine producer, known best for their iconic top wine, Grange. First produced commercially in 1952, Grange has since gone on to become one of the world’s most famous fine wines. In 2001, the wine was listed as an Australian heritage icon.