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2003 Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard: Penfolds Wines
Price: $35.99
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Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Style: Red
Region: Australia > South Australia
Other Vintages: 2005 2004 2000 1999 1998 NV
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
One of the top Cabernet's from Australia each year. Deep red with magenta hues. Expressive varietal lift - predominantly blackcurrant with a hint of tomato leaf. Wild raspberry and blackberry nuances become evident as the wine sits in the glass. A subtle background of spicy, smoky oak. Generous ripe berry fruits - like blackcurrant conserve - with a suggestion of praline. Pronounced, yet not aggressive, tannins. Finishes with a fruit sweetness and balanced oak/tannin firmness. Serving and Cell...
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  • Wine.com
    One of the top Cabernet's from Australia each year. Deep red with magenta hues. Expressive varietal lift - predominantly blackcurrant with a hint of tomato leaf. Wild raspberry and blackberry nuances become evident as the wine sits in the glass. A subtle background of spicy, smoky oak. Generous ripe berry fruits - like blackcurrant conserve - with a suggestion of praline. Pronounced, yet not aggressive, tannins. Finishes with a fruit sweetness and balanced oak/tannin firmness. Serving and Cellaring Suggestions: This wine will gain complexity and evolve with careful cellaring. An ideal accompaniment to roast lamb.
  • International Wine Cellar
    Deep red. Strong, varietally accurate scents of cigar box, plum, dried herbs, roasted coffee and bitter chocolate. Medium in weight, with fresh red and dark berry flavors complemented by assertive herb and underbrush tones, with a fairly strong overlay of vanillin oak. Firm, building tannins provide structure on the fairly earthy finish.
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    Community Tasting Notes (average 88.7 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 58 notes)
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  • Fellow Drync'r
    03 bin407 was made using 707's grapes. Bought it for$35. Special
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Nice middle of the road wine