1999 Penfolds Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml S.C. Pannell aromas with hints of violet

aromas with hints of violet and fig

The grapes for this vineyard originate solely from a single 1853 Shiraz vine discovered within The Old Garden

By the end of April the dry wine was racked into two concrete eggs to mature for a further 15 months before being bottled and aged prior to its release

beeswax and slatey core that lays the foundation for the wine

He tore out the vines to plant fruit trees – mainly apples and pears

1999 Penfolds Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml S.C. Pannell aromas with hints of violetCritic tasting note: (1999 vintage) "The fruit taken from Coonawarra, Padthaway, Bordertown and a touch from Kalimna is meant to varietal ly expressive. Look for a distinctly herbal cabernet nose with bell pepper, spicy, mint cassis aromas mixed with leather and barnyard. Dry and tight on the palate with somewhat lean, green tannins in the finish. More minty, weedy, green bean, pepper and cassis flavours. This will need time but it's not the best 407