Penfolds Bin 407 2021

Country/Region: Southern Australia

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Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting note: Very Australian, bearing riffs on tea tree, black olive, sage and eucalyptus. All Aussie bramble, with tempering elements of clove and a gush of blackcurrant at its core. The tannins, spearmint and compressed. A bit drying, despite the wine's fuller weight. And yet for those seeking liquid Australiana, this is worth its weight in gold. JS

Food Pairing: Steak, Lamb & Aged Cheese

Scores: Robert Parker 94/100, James Suckling 93/100

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