Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
2028 - 2058
🍷 Vintage Profile
The 2018 growing season across South Australia was defined by optimal winter rainfall followed by warm, dry conditions throughout spring and summer, which minimized disease pressure and allowed for pristine flowering and even fruit set. Moderate heat accumulation combined with cool night temperatures during veraison and ripening preserved natural acidity while promoting complete phenolic maturity, fine-grained tannin development, and exceptional color intensity. Considered a benchmark vintage on the global market for longevity and structural poise, this bottling is entering its early drinking window in 2026, with the concentration and balance required to evolve gracefully through 2045.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted rack of lamb, prime ribeye steak, mature hard cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
First released in 1964, Bin 707 represents the pinnacle of Penfolds' multi-regional Cabernet Sauvignon blending philosophy, often regarded as the Cabernet counterpart to the legendary Grange. The exceptional 2018 vintage drew premium fruit from a diverse tapestry of South Australia's finest vineyards across the Barossa Valley, Padthaway, Coonawarra, and Wrattonbully. A warm, dry growing season yielded small, intensely concentrated berries with thick skins, resulting in a wine of massive structure and deep complexity. True to the house style, the 2018 vintage was matured for 18 months in 100% new American oak hogsheads, seamlessly integrating rich dark fruit characters of cassis and black plum with opulent notes of roasted coffee bean, vanilla, and subtle savory spices.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1844 by Dr. Christopher and Mary Penfold at Magill Estate in the Mount Lofty foothills, Penfolds represents one of the foundational cornerstones of Australian fine wine. Over nearly two centuries, the house evolved from crafting fortified tonics to pioneering modern multi-regional and multi-vineyard blending across South Australia's premier terroirs, including the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, and Coonawarra. Soils span from rich terra rossa over limestone to weathered ironstone and alluvial clays under warm Mediterranean climates tempered by maritime breezes. Under the long-term stewardship of Chief Winemaker Peter Gago, the house adheres to Sustainable Winegrowing Australia standards while preserving an unmistakable house style defined by meticulous fruit classification, submerged-cap fermentation, and structured maturation in American and French oak hogsheads. Benchmark bottlings such as Grange (Bin 95), Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon, Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz, and Yattarna Chardonnay define the apex of collectible New World viticulture.
🍇 Grapes
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
🍷 ABV
14.5%