Penfolds Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 Friday, Mar 16 2007
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I tried this over 2 nights, and I think it certainly looked better on the second night - if you want to try a bottle now then give it some air time. Smells like a classic Cabernet to me; none of this warm climate dry red masquerading as a Cabernet. Leaf, tobacco, a bit of tomato leaf, red currants, red capsicum, cedar, coffee beans and even some blackberries too. The palate is refined, with the fruit richness snuggled comfortably next to some savouriness. A nicely balanced wine that displayed some pretty good length too. I am glad to have a 6-pack (oh, a 5-pack now) tucked away. Cellar over the medium term, maybe longer.
Rated : 91 Points
Tasted : Mar07
Alcohol : 14.0%
Price : $23.99
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2007 - 2014+
Source : Boccaccio Cellars
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11 Responses to “Penfolds Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon 2004”
March 16th, 2007 at 11:59 am
You are wise.
Like an owl.
But from Queensland.
GW
March 16th, 2007 at 1:46 pm
There’s a goat in my ass.
Living mainly on grass.
They say the creature is stolen.
Yet he feeds on my colon.
- Charlie Sheen, not from QLD (but I am)
March 16th, 2007 at 8:10 pm
> Like an owl.
Hoot hoot
September 4th, 2007 at 2:23 am
When you say “tried over 2 nights”.. how are you storing the leftover bottle?
do you transfer immediately into a half bottle? stored in the fridge? or just simply re-seal the cork?
September 4th, 2007 at 8:16 am
Usually just put the screwcap back on and put it in the fridge (when the weather is warmer to slow down oxidation).Usually for tasting they very rarely get below 2/3 full.
GW
September 4th, 2007 at 10:08 am
Always put in the fridge overnight. Sometimes put in a half bottle, but usually not.
September 4th, 2007 at 11:21 am
does it get decanted first? or do you just pour out your tasting into a glass and let it air out in there?
September 4th, 2007 at 8:58 pm
As a minor aside (and more than a minor grumble), the 2004 version of this wine has had two price rises since the original review - its single bottle RRP would now be between $45 and $50. Undoubtedly some (larger) chains will still have stock at the mid-$20 mark by the doz so if you want this wine, grab it now. I certainly don’t think it is a $40 + wine.
September 4th, 2007 at 9:01 pm
> does it get decanted first? or do you just pour out your tasting into a
> glass and let it air out in there?
Just air out.
> I certainly don’t think it is a $40 + wine.
You snooze, you lose..
September 5th, 2007 at 10:35 am
i have plenty in stock at Midway Cellars and i won’t charge you 40+ dollars call me on 9888 13 54. PS i also have back vintages well cellared they will cost 40+ dollars.
wino1
March 3rd, 2008 at 7:07 pm
I just had a bottle of 1998 Bin 407 - it was great… the wine still has 10+ years of life in it… this wine was a good example of “wine gets better with age” - lots of black fruits, mocha, oak/fruit/alcohol/tannins in outstanding balance…