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Created to reflect a Penfolds contemporary winemaking approach, emphasising both regionality and maturation of cabernet sauvignon in fine-grained French oak. A style that is immediately Penfolds, whilst simultaneously illustrative of its ongoing search for diversity and style separation. An honest reflection of the region bearing testament of Penfolds longstanding commitment to the vineyards of Coonawarra.
Colour Vibrant dark red Nose Instantly, varietal Coonawarra, replete with terra rossa dust. Agreed, aromatically ticks all the regional/varietal boxes: primarily blackcurrant, crème de cassis, black olive, aniseed, and a hint of violet. Yet there’s much more to intrigue – cinnamon bark/stick, chocolate truffle dust/copha powder, dried porcini mushroom. Oak well hidden, hesitantly arising sometime later sitting in glass. Surely not ashamed at being completely new? And French. Unlikely. Palate Defined – structurally, an assertive firm line striding across a buffed core. And yet, still lively and vivacious – an intriguing palate that unfolds, or more aptly volatilises/sublimes. Flavours suggestive of Italian meats (shaved ham, prosciutto and venison), overlaying a cedar/spice base. Lively acidity and phenolics – cranberry and pomegranate the offending partners. Cranberry the major suspect, consorted by pomegranate. Rhubarb not reported. Sits confidently on palate. Balanced, complete.
97 Points - Joe Czerwinski, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
97 Points - Tyson Stelzer
97 Points - James Halliday
96 Points - Huon Hooke
95 Points - Campbell Mattinson
19++ - Matthew Jukes
94 Points - Anthony Rose, Decanter
94 Points - Andrew Caillard MW
17 - Jancis Robinson
“Delivered to blueprint – regional, cool climate and chalky cabernet.”
“Tight and focussed. Tightly-wound. Tense. Textbook.”
“Be selfish – don’t share. Well, only if you must. Sparingly.”
- Peter Gago, Penfolds Chief Winemaker
Origin: Coonawarra, South Australia.
Maturation: 13 months in new French oak hogsheads.
Wine Analysis: Alc/Vol: 14.5%, Acidity: 3.61 g/L, pH: 6.7.
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon.
Bin 169 Cabernet Sauvignon is one of our newest regional Coonawarra wines. This gorgeously scented and richly concentrated wine is steeped in the origins of our modern winemaking traditions.
A contemporary showcase of cabernet and Coonawarra.
“Delivered to blueprint – regional, cool climate and chalky cabernet.” Peter Gago Penfolds Chief Winemaker
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