In effect, this is to Bin 707 as RWT is to Grange, a single-region expression of a classic regional variety, aged in 100% French oak. Would that it were priced similarly to RWT, but production is more limited, and the Chinese have seemingly fallen in love in Cabernet. The 2018 Bin 169 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon (there was no 2017 bottled) boasts sumptuous aromas of ripe cassis, accented by hints of vanilla, cedar shavings, tobacco and baking spices. It's full-bodied, plush and velvety, but with a firm spine at its core that drives home the lengthy finish and strong varietal identity. Ideally, it needs a few years in the cellar to show its best, with potential longevity of two decades or more.

First vintage 1973, revived in 2008. Does for 707 Cabernet what RWT does for Grange (ie protects the style), according to Peter Gago. French oak. Less ripe than the 407; the fruit is more 'European' dare I say, while retaining the Australian glossiness. Still very compact and closed, yet shining brightly, somehow. A tour de force. (RH)