2018 Penfolds Bin 704 Napa Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon - 750ML
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REVIEWS

WE 96 DC 95 JH 95 JS 95 WA 91
WE 96

Wine Enthusiast, April 2021

This is the first vintage of the Australian producer's foray into Napa Valley. It is tightly structured yet supple, bursting in bright currant and strawberry flavors. Savory components of sage, dried herb and black pepper...
DC 95

Decanter, February 2021

DAVID SLY: Bright and vibrant in the glass with deep, dark aromas of black plum grasped in a tight-fisted blackberry glove. While the body is fashionably lean, the initially tight flavours relax to a plush embrace. More...
JH 95

James Halliday, February 2021

Matured 16 months in 60/40% 1yo/new French oak barrels. In what Peter Gago describes in his inimitable fashion as 'the hemispherical inverse of Bin 407' this is a magnificently crafted Napa cabernet that offers allure...
JS 95

jamessuckling.com, February 2021

A beautiful,aromatic wine with blackcurrant, cool fruit and hints of minerals and tar. Full-bodied, yet polished and really well manicured. Long and creamy. Shows tension, energy and refinement. Drink after 2024, but so...
WA 91

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, February 2021

"A hemispherical mirror image of Bin 407," Penfolds's chief winemaker, Peter Gago, said with a smile. It was only then that I got that 704 is 407 backwards. "We are able to access vineyards in Napa that others can’t...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
Country USA
Region California
Sub-region North Coast
Appellation Napa
Vintage 2018
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.5%
Closure Cork

Penfolds is an iconic Australian wine producer established in 1844 when Dr. Christopher Rawson Penfold and his family arrived from England and paid the princely sum of £1,200 for 500 acres of the best land in Magill. He planted French vine cuttings with the intention of producing his own “medicinal tonic” wine.

When he passed away, his wife Mary assumed responsibility for the 60 acres of vines in The Grange Vineyard, which was then producing several varieties. She managed the estate for 25 years, passing it on to her daughter Georgina and son-in-law Thomas Hyland when she retired. The Penfold family continued to operate the business very successfully and retained a controlling interest after the company became public.

Penfolds now has an extensive portfolio that includes the ‘House Style’ collection, numbered-bin releases, special bins, and fortifieds among others. It has played a pivotal role in the evolution of winemaking in Australia and across the world.

Penfolds has earned numerous accolades for its flagship and most iconic wine, Grange, the creation of former Chief Winemaker Max Schubert who aimed to match the finest, aged Bordeaux wines. Initially rejected by Penfolds management, the experiment was kept secret and barrels of wines were hidden behind a fake wall in the tunnels at Magill Estate. With bottle age development, a second tasting was greeted with enthusiasm and production was restarted.

Penfolds vineyards are located primarily in South Australia on prime land throughout the state’s most esteemed viticultural regions. Throughout its history, Penfolds has owned and leased vineyards in addition to sourcing grapes from independent growers. Its grapes are sourced from more than 220 vineyards and grape growers across Australia. This strategy reflects the tradition of multi-vineyard and multi-regional sourcing, first introduced in the 1860s by Mary Penfold, and allows for a consistency of style and quality across vintages, something Penfolds is renowned for.

The 2018 Penfolds Bin 704 Napa Cabernet Sauvignon is a captivating red wine that showcases the renowned craftsmanship of Penfolds, a prestigious Australian producer venturing into Napa Valley for the first time. This wine is a testament to their ability to create exceptional wines across different regions.

In the glass, the wine exhibits a bright and vibrant appearance, enticing the senses with its deep, dark hues. The aromas are intense, with black plum enveloped in a tight-fisted blackberry glove. As the wine opens up, additional layers are revealed, including sumptuous fruit, firm yet polite tannins, and a chew of tobacco. The body is fashionably lean, yet the flavors relax into a plush embrace, creating a harmonious balance.

On the nose, a lively floral and herbal bouquet emerges, showcasing notes of violet, redcurrant, bay leaf, and tobacco. The palate is filled with supple yet high-toned red fruits, complemented by firm but pleasant acidity. The finish is succulent and rigid, where a slick texture meets an angular, focused tannin structure. This wine admirably captures Napa Cabernet's herbaceous side in a svelte and accessible package.

The 2018 Penfolds Bin 704 Napa Cabernet Sauvignon was aged in 40% new French oak for 16 months, adding complexity and refinement to the wine. It received high praise from esteemed critics, with scores ranging from 91 to 96.

Decanter awarded this wine an impressive score of 95, describing it as bright, vibrant, and revealing sumptuous fruit. James Suckling also bestowed a score of 95, praising its beautiful aromatics, tension, energy, and refinement. Wine Enthusiast awarded it an outstanding score of 96, highlighting its tightly structured yet supple nature and bursting flavors. James Halliday awarded it 95 points, noting its rich, ripe, and succulent core of blackberry and blackcurrant fruit. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded it 91 points, acknowledging its unique approach in accessing top vineyards in Napa.

Overall, the 2018 Penfolds Bin 704 Napa Cabernet Sauvignon is a wine of exceptional quality, combining the best of Napa Valley terroir with Penfolds' expertise. It is a wine that can be enjoyed now, but also promises great rewards with further aging.