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Technical info
- Vintage: 2023
- Alcohol: 14.5%
- Volume:
- Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
- Appellation: Napa Valley
- Brand: Penfolds
Vintage Notes
The 2023 growing season in Napa Valley was defined by a late and measured progression that favoured balance, detail, and structure. A wet and cool winter replenished soil moisture and delayed budburst, pushing the season later than average. Spring remained mild, extending flowering and moderating yields for Cabernet Sauvignon. Summer conditions were warm but even, with few extreme heat events and pronounced diurnal shifts that supported slow and sustained ripening. Vine canopies remained healthy, allowing flavour development without stress. The season finished with a settled autumn, enabling patient harvest decisions by block and variety. Overall, 2023 delivered wines of freshness, precision and layered complexity, well suited to the Bin 704 expression.
Technical info
- Vintage: 2023
- Alcohol: 14.5%
- Volume:
- Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
- Appellation: Napa Valley
- Brand: Penfolds
Vintage Notes
The 2023 growing season in Napa Valley was defined by a late and measured progression that favoured balance, detail, and structure. A wet and cool winter replenished soil moisture and delayed budburst, pushing the season later than average. Spring remained mild, extending flowering and moderating yields for Cabernet Sauvignon. Summer conditions were warm but even, with few extreme heat events and pronounced diurnal shifts that supported slow and sustained ripening. Vine canopies remained healthy, allowing flavour development without stress. The season finished with a settled autumn, enabling patient harvest decisions by block and variety. Overall, 2023 delivered wines of freshness, precision and layered complexity, well suited to the Bin 704 expression.