2022 Penfolds Bin 704 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa

Steeped in Penfolds winemaking tradition yet still embracing modernity, Bin 704 seeks to redefine Napa Valley Cabernet through a Penfolds lens. Being mindful of varietal nuances, regional essence, and silk-like textural definition, the wine is nurtured in French barriques for maturation. Impressive is the cyclical nature of viticulture and winemaking, and Penfolds recognises that different hemispheres often end up being the mirror image of the other. The name Bin 704 draws inspiration from the ‘mirror’ or ‘reverse’ image of its Australian Bin 407 stablemate, a wine which also respects varietal expression.

Abundant autumn and winter rainfall at the end of 2021 and the start of 2022 alleviated the three-year drought. The mild spring brought a promising early beginning, with budburst and flowering slightly ahead of the curve. The summer surprised growers with cool mornings and warmer afternoons. With ample rainfall, the vines developed healthy protective canopies. The vintage produced smaller berries with concentrated flavours and remarkable acidity, resulting in balanced wines.