Ken Forrester Petit Cabernet Sauvignon

This full-bodied red wine has aromas of blackcurrant, black cherry, cassis and spices from its 10 months matured in wooden casks. It is sweet-ish and richly textured on the palate, with good supple, dry tannins and a long-lasting savoury finish.

A delicious example of a young Cabernet. Rich red fruit flavors abound; black currants, cherries, and plums. Some classical Cabernet traits are already evident in the lush, cassis concentrated fruit and capsicum, with eucalyptus mintiness also playing a part.

Launched with the 1990 vintage in 1993, Bin 407 was developed in response to the increasing availability of high quality cabernet sauvignon fruit. Inspired by Bin 707, Bin 407 offers varietal definition and approachability, yet still with structure and depth of flavour. Textbook cabernet sauvignon, the varietally expressive Bin 407 highlights the rewards of Penfolds multi-region, multi-vineyard blending, with a core of ripe fruit supported by sensitive use of French and American oak.

The colour is deep purple. On the nose you get prominent notes of ripe cherries, blueberries and espresso. The mid-palate is juicy with intense flavours of plums, pomegranate, berries and dark chocolate. This wine is also versatile with food. This Cabernet goes well with braai meats, steak, meaty pastas, smoked chicken and pork.