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When was the last time you had a Coonawarra Cabernet? Too long perhaps! A perennial over-achiever Penley Estate is crafting some of the best Cabernet Sauvignon made anywhere in Australia. Established in 1988 by the direct descendants of the pioneering Penfold and Tolley families, Penley is regularly regarded as one of Southern Australia's leading producers. Located in the heart of Australia’s Cabernet Country: Coonawarra their vineyards are situated on the distinctive red-colored Terra Rossa soils and possess a cool, Bordeaux-like climate making the conditions perfect for Cabernet. The Penley Estate Phoenix Cabernet Sauvignon opens with bold aromas that suggest power: black cherry, plum, and blackberry with cassis leaf, mint, anise, vanilla, and a dusting of dark chocolate. On the palate, this is a ripe and concentrated wine with plenty of generous black fruit but with a nice backbone of acidity that neatly frames it. Full-bodied and rich in flavor yet not overripe; very well balanced with black fruit and dark spice along with the very classic notes of eucalyptus. This wine is more on the elegant side of Cabernet as it has very little oak influence which really lets you appreciate the pure grape. Barrel-aged in French oak for 18 months, with only 5% new, followed by another 6 months in tank. Gentle tannins lead into the velvety yet savory long finish. Ready to go right out of the bottle but no doubt it will age beautifully if you want to tuck away a couple of bottles. Please note that the original email, image, and scores above are for the 2019 vintage of the Penley Estate. We have sold out of this wine and our inventory has moved on to the 2020 vintage as expressed below.
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