Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

‘Still very deep crimson. And then an unusual green vegy streak on the nose. Interesting tertiary aromas but the fruit seems to be in retreat. Getting very dry on the end.’ – Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 16.5/20 (May 2016)

‘The rich blackberry, vanilla and toast nose sets you up for a lush, supple wine and this one does not disappoint. Full and dense, it offers rich black-cherry and cassis flavors on the palate, and a huge finish with fine-grained tannins. Very well poised for its size, it's approachable now. Nevertheless, it will be much more nuanced and show more finesse in 5–8 years. Keep for a decade or two, maybe more.’ – Wine Enthusiast, 93/100 (Mar 2001)

‘Saturated bright, deep ruby. Captivating aromas of blackcurrant, lead pencil, tar, vanilla, mint and bourbon; the oak contributes an incense quality without overpowering the wine other aromatic components. Supple, juicy and intensely flavored, with bright, ripe acids framing the fruit and giving the wine lovely inner-mouth perfume. Lively and consistent from start to finish. Finishes very long, with ripe tannins and a note of bitter chocolate. A particularly strong vintage for this wine.’ – Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, 92/100 (Jul 2001)

‘The outstanding 1998 Cabernet Sauvignon Bin 707 is a thick, rich, full-bodied Cabernet emphasizing copious quantities of cassis fruit. Pure, with nicely integrated oak, acidity, and tannin, it cuts a broad swath across the palate. While still young and grapy, this 1998 is loaded with potential. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2015.’ – Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, 90/100 (Jun 2001)