2022 Penfolds Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml

Awards, Ratings & Reviews

97/100 — Ray Jordan · 2022 Vintage

96/100 — Tyson Stelzer · 2022 Vintage
“From a vintage that Peter Gago ranks even marginally above the very impressive 2021 in Coonawarra, this is a Bin 407 that delivers a core of compact, textbook blackcurrant, cassis and blackberry fruit, set to a framework of strong, fine-grained tannins, limestone mineral tannins and the bright acidity of cool nights. French and American oak deepen tannin presence and contribute high cocoa dark chocolate character. An enduring Bin 407 of great character, endurance and grandeur. 96 Points.”

95/100 — Decanter World Wine Awards · 2022 Vintage · Tasting Date: Jan 2025

95/100 — Huon Hooke, The Real Review · 2022 Vintage · Tasting Date: 03 Jul 2024
“Very deep, dense purple colour; intense sweet floral blackcurrant aroma, cassis, blueberry and violets. The wine is intense and full-bodied, robustly structured and ripe, with masses of tannins and concentrated flavour and texture. Quite powerful and long, a very serious Bin 407. (Coonawarra, Padthaway, Wrattonbully, McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley. Aged in French oak—25% new—and American—11% new)”

94/100 — Decanter · 2022 Vintage · Tasting Date: Jul 2025 · Drinking Window: 2025–2038

94/100 — Wine Spectator · 2022 Vintage · Tasting Date: Dec 2024

94/100 — The Wine Independent · 2022 Vintage · Tasting Date: Oct 2024 · Drinking Window: 2024–2038

94/100 — The Wine Front · 2022 Vintage · Tasting Date: Jul 2024

About This Wine

Launched with the 1990 vintage in 1993, Bin 407 was developed in response to the increasing availability of high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon fruit.

Inspired by Bin 707, Bin 407 offers varietal definition and approachability, yet still possessing structure and rich depth of flavour.

Textbook Cabernet Sauvignon, the expressive Bin 407 demonstrates the reward of Penfolds multi-regional blending philosophy. A core of ripe fruit is well supported by sensitive use of French and American oak.

Producer Notes

Colour: Dark plum, opaque.

Nose: A blend of raw (unroasted) coffee beans, pencil shavings and graphite, establish a nose that speaks to varietal character. A wild herb garden unfolds, bringing marjoram, thyme flowers, rocket, sage and rosemary to the forefront while notes of crème de cassis liqueur reinforce varietal credentials. A waft of violets lends a delicate touch to the nose. Richness ensues with the aroma of Portuguese tart custard cream — its sweet spice complexity further embellished by cinnamon, vanilla and pimento. Overall, sweet notes dominate but are beautifully anchored by earthier elements.

Palate: The core is undeniably sweet/rich yet sophisticated. The wine opens expansively — firm in structure yet big and glossy on approach. Tannins are remarkably balanced; they assert their presence without detracting from the lush blackcurrant fruit at its heart. Freshness is maintained through lively acidity, contributing greatly to the wine’s depth and length. Well-integrated oak underpins these flavours without overwhelming them — focused and enhancing rather than competing with the fruit profile. A hint of Sarsaparilla adds an unexpected twist that lingers into the finish.

About the Producer

Penfolds is one of Australia’s most iconic wineries, renowned for its multi-regional blending approach and consistent production of benchmark wines.

Specifications

• Vintage: 2022
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
• Region: South Australia / Australia
• Alcohol: 14.5%
• Closure: Cork
• Drinking Window: 2026–2040