2018 Penfolds, Bin 704 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California, USA

The most famous red wine grape in the world and one of the most widely planted.

Napa Valley in California is renowned for producing exceptional wines, particularly Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. Its Mediterranean climate, diverse terroir, and skilled winemakers result in rich, full-bodied reds and elegant whites. With various producers offering memorable experiences, the wines are celebrated worldwide for their quality and ability to express the region's unique characteristics.

Penfolds enjoys an iconic status that few New World producers have achieved. Established in 1844 at the Magill Estate near Adelaide, it laid the foundation for fine wine production in Australia. The winemaking team is led by the masterful Peter Gago; it has the herculean task of blending the best wines from a multitude of different plots, vineyards and regions to create a consistent and outstanding range of wines. Its flagship wine, Grange, is firmly established as one of the finest red wines in the world. Under Gago’s stewardship, the Penfolds range has evolved over time. Winemaking has moved away from New World heat and the sort of larger-than-life style that can mask individuality; the contemporary wines instead favour fine balance and typicity for the region or grape.