2020 Penfolds - Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon

Decanter.com - 96 pts- DS: *The beautiful nose is typically seductive: rich, full and confident, without ever being too heavy or blocky – the mark of Penfolds’ fastidious Cabernet Sauvignon selection from five separate regions. The palate glides along a silky, gossamer weave of vivid red and purple berries, and this glorious choir of luscious and supple fruits is supported by just a hint of wild herbs, a sprinkle of chocolate powder and tannins that support the impressive palate length. Released at A$120/bottle. Drinking window 2022-2040.* - 06/2022

Falstaff Magazin – 94 pts – PM: *Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, dezente Ockerrandaufhellung. Intensiv nach Eukalyptus und Minze, schwarze Beeren, Cassis und Lakritze unterlegt, ein ganzes Pfauenrad an Aromen. Saftig, engmaschig, frische Brombeeren, reife, tragende Tannine, schokoladig-mineralisch im Nachhall, zeigt Länge und Potenzial, bereits zugänglich, mit sicherem Entwicklungspotenzial ausgestattet. (2025 – 2040).* - 07/2022

JancisRobinson.com – 17/20pts – JR: *Fruit from McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, Coonawarra, Padthaway, Wrattonbully. 15 months in French (24% new) and American (12% new) oak hogsheads. TA 6.5 g/l, pH 3.6. Paler than the Bin 150. Really intense cassis nose. Neat and fresh with lots of sweetness on the palate. Then a tense, tighter, tarry finish. Complex but still very youthful.* - 06/2022

Vinous.com – 93 pts – JR: *Deep magenta. Earthy, smoke- and spice-accented cherry, cassis, licorice and botanical herb qualities on the perfumed nose. Densely packed dark fruit preserve, espresso, coconut and bitter chocolate flavors slowly turn sweeter through the back half. Shows quite backward right now, but there's clearly plenty of deep fruit here. Dusty tannins add grip to the penetrating finish, which hangs on with strong, spicy tenacity. Aged in new and used French and American oak barrels.* - 09/2022