Ranked #10 of 142 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon from South Australia
94/100
4.5 Stars
Huon Hooke
Toasty oak and chocolate on the nose. Full bodied, solid, firm and plush. Somewhat less detailed than other top vintages of 707, with quite chewy tannins. Serious cabernet, though!
Tasted: 03/10/2025
Drink: to 2050
94 Points Robert Parker
The Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon was aged for 16 months in new American oak hogsheads. A glass-coating opaque purple, it displays aromas of pain grille, pencil lead, mulberry, spice box, and black currant. Medium to full-bodied and seriously structured, it has the fruit to complement its frame. On the palate, espresso and chocolate make an appearance along with layers of savory black fruits. Dense and exceptionally lengthy it will continue to unwind for another 6-8 years and drink well from 2015 to 2031.
Source: Robert Parker (Robert Parker Wine Advocate) by Jay S Miller. December, 2009
96 Points James Halliday
An effortlessly luxuriant and pure wine, with juicy blackcurrant and cassis fruit supported by positive, but fine and ripe tannins; only Penfolds can use 100% American oak to such good effect. Great 707. Drink to 2036.
James Halliday. July, 2021