About the product
Penfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 is a flagship Australian red that showcases power, precision, and depth. Sourced from premium vineyards across South Australia, it reflects the winery’s signature style of bold fruit, structure, and meticulous oak integration.
On the nose, it reveals intense aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, and dark plum, layered with notes of cedar, graphite, and subtle mint. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated, offering rich flavors of cassis, black cherry, and cocoa, supported by hints of spice, tobacco, and well-integrated oak.
Firm, fine-grained tannins provide structure and aging potential, while balanced acidity maintains freshness. The texture is dense yet polished, leading to a long, persistent finish with lingering dark fruit and savory complexity.
Powerful and age-worthy, Bin 707 is ideal for cellaring or pairing with robust dishes, representing one of Australia’s most iconic Cabernet Sauvignon expressions.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairings
Taste Notes
The 2018 vintage is described as "powerful and commanding," benefiting from a warm, high-quality growing season.
- Nose: Intense and complex. Look for cassis and boysenberry layered with "high-octane" aromatics like black forest cake, kirsch, and black olive. The 100% new oak provides notes of sandalwood, roasted coffee, and cigar box.
- Palate: Full-bodied with a massive "core" of fruit. You’ll find juicy blackcurrants and dark chocolate held together by firm, "slinky" tannins. There is a distinct mineral graphite note and a refreshing acidity (rhubarb/cranberry) that keeps the wine balanced.
- Finish: Extremely long and savory with a "chewy" texture and lingering mocha/vanilla oak spice.
Food Pairings
This is a "Big" wine that requires rich, high-protein dishes to soften its powerful tannins.
- Red Meats: Pepper-Crusted Fillet of Beef with Smoked Bone Marrow. The fat of the marrow is essential to balance the 100% new oak tannins.
- Game: Roasted Venison with a Cherry-Red Wine Reduction. The dark fruit in the sauce highlights the cassis and kirsch notes in the wine.
- Savory: Slow-Braised Lamb Shanks with Rosemary. The herbal qualities of the lamb bridge beautifully with the Cabernet’s subtle mint and tobacco hints.
- Cheese: Hard, Aged Cheeses like 24-month Aged Cheddar or Mimolette. Avoid soft, creamy cheeses which may be overwhelmed by the wine's intensity.
About the brand
The Legend: Founded in 1844 by Dr. Christopher and Mary Penfold, this is arguably Australia’s most famous winery.
The "Bin" System: The "Bin" numbers originally referred to the storage location in the cellars. Bin 707 was first vintaged in 1964 and is only produced in years where the fruit is of exceptional quality (it was skipped in 2017 and 2020, for example).
Investment Grade: Because it is designed for extreme longevity (cellaring for 20–40 years), it is a staple of global wine auctions and high-end collections.
