Penfolds, Bin 704 Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions showcasing the best of La

showcasing the best of La Morra fruit

the 2023 Chateauneuf du Pape is showing beautifully today

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

to discover that the sugars were that high

Subtle sanguine and black tea hints curl around the finish

Penfolds, Bin 704 Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions showcasing the best of LaTrying 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.