Penfolds 2019 Bin 704 Cabernet

Indulge in the Penfolds 2019 Bin 704 Cabernet Sauvignon, a peerless testament to the celebrated Penfolds legacy, seamlessly interweaving tradition and innovation. For over a century, Penfolds has been a torchbearer of winemaking excellence, and Bin 704 stands as a crowning jewel within this storied lineage.

Rooted in the esteemed Napa Valley, this wine pays homage to Penfolds' heritage while embracing the modern viticultural marvels that define contemporary winemaking. With a nod to its Australian counterpart, Bin 407, Bin 704 ingeniously captures the essence of a mirror image, reflecting the intrinsic bond between different terroirs and hemispheres.

Founded upon the principle of "Heritage Selections," Penfolds embarked on a pioneering journey decades ago. The journey spanned oceans, uniting the worlds of Australia and California in a harmonious symphony. Cuttings sourced from the most distinguished vineyards underwent meticulous propagation to culminate in the birth of Bin 704. This wine embodies the culmination of this cross-continental odyssey, a living embodiment of the determination to bring the best of both worlds together.

Nurtured in French barriques, Bin 704 attains a peerless texture and structure. Its character is a testament to Penfolds' unrivaled understanding of varietal nuances and regional dynamics. Savory expressions harmonize with cabernet's dark fruit profile, creating a sensory tapestry that captivates both nose and palate. The echoes of Black Forest cake, glazed cherries, and dark chocolate intertwine, reminiscent of the remarkable 2018 Australian Penfolds Bins.

Bin 704 dances across the senses with a silken elegance that belies its youthful stage. The interplay between primary fruits and a whisper of cedary oak creates a symphony of flavors, an ode to the majestic Napa region. Pomegranate-like acidity enlivens the wine, while the tannic embrace is akin to chocolate-coated almonds, a luxurious indulgence for the palate.

The story of Bin 704 is the story of Penfolds – a narrative etched in history, where heritage and innovation intersect to craft liquid artistry. With each sip, you're invited to partake in the legacy, a legacy born in the heart of Australia and nurtured across continents to find its crescendo in the Napa Valley. Penfolds 2019 Bin 704 Cabernet Sauvignon is more than a wine; it's an ode to time, terroir, and the relentless pursuit of perfection.

Alcohol: 14.5%

95 POINTS - "This Napa wine from the Australian-based producer over delivers on its price point, offering tremendous flavor, complexity and approachability in its youth. Expansive in dense black and red fruit, cocoa powder and silky tannin, it offers breadth and depth and is intensely compelling." - Wine Enthusiast

94 POINTS - "The fruit for the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Bin 704 is from across Napa Valley, and the classy fruit is shaped by French oak (40% new) and firm tannins through the finish. This is supple and sweet and shows blood plum, raspberry, red licorice and even cocoa. The wine is long and lingering and shapely. Sophisticated." - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

92 POINTS - "The 2019 Penfolds Bin 704 Cabernet Sauvignon offers excellent palate style, richness, and firmness. This wine excels with aromas and flavors of black fruit and oaky notes." - Wilfred Wong

Deep, lively red. Instantly Cabernet, exposed by fragrant violet, lavender, blue fruits and the faintest waft of red apple blossom. And yet there's much more to captivate the olfactory senses with scented illuminations of baked delights, a Mediterranean ratatouille, chamois, and cedar. Medium bodied with juicy red currant jelly, dark plum and fresh rhubarb. A lively and lifted conveyance from initial lip-contact to sated ingestion. Integrated, polished-graphite tannins. Seamlessly hidden/concealed oak. Melding well with fruit. Overall Cabernet balance and definition, sans exaggeration.