Wine detail

Penfolds

Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon

Barossa Valley

2023

Vintage

Varietal

Cabernet Sauvignon

Peak 2029-2040

Where it is, October 2026

Too Young: holding until the full drinking arc opens in 2027.

Begin opening this bottle in 2027; its peak window runs from 2029 through 2040.

The ‘23 Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon.

Penfolds Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 is from Barossa Valley, Australia.

Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · too young, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 2027-2047Peak window 2029-2040

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon should bring cassis, blackberry and dark cherry, with cedar and savory herbs in the aroma. Penfolds' 2023 Bin Cabernet is expected to feel firmly structured, its tannins supporting concentrated fruit and acidity lending a measured lift across the palate. The window opens in 2027, with peak years from 2029 through 2040 and a horizon to 2047; expect a long finish of dark berry and spice.

The 2023 vintage

Penfolds' 2023 Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Barossa Valley, Australia.

About Penfolds

Penfolds' Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Barossa Valley, Australia.

From the cellar: pair with

Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter

The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.

Braised short ribs with truffle polenta

The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Aged Comté with quince paste

The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.

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Frequently Asked

What is Penfolds Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon 2023?

Penfolds Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 is from Barossa Valley, Australia.

When should Penfolds Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2027-2047. Within that arc, the peak window is 2029-2040. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.

What pairs with Penfolds Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon 2023?

Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.