Penfolds, Bin 704 Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions I very much like the

I very much like the balance as the firm acid spine is well-integrated though note that this too is going to require at least 5-ish years of cellaring first

Subtle sanguine and black tea hints curl around the finish

In a sense

the 2023 Chateauneuf du Pape is showing beautifully today

Penfolds, Bin 704 Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions I very much like theTrying to bring a Penfolds personality to a mix of Cabernet Sauvignon parcels from the Napa Valley has mixed results, with the raw power of the fruit bringing a density typical of the region that overwhelms any subtle varietal nuances. Big black cherry and blackberry bass notes are softened by some meaty savoury notes, but the intensity keeps driving hard through a very big flavour corridor. Built for a long life in the cellar.