Penley Estate is one of the leading red wine makers in Coonawarra, a premium South Australia region for Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. This blend of 52% Shiraz and 48% Cabernet Sauvignon was aged in a combination of French and American oak. It shows a deep purple-ruby color, going almost black at the core. The aromatics are forward ripe raspberry with a low intensity herbal accent. Rich and mouth-filling, it’s supported by big tannins and finishes with lots of oak and 14.5% alcohol. The Condor on the label should help this value red fly out the wine shop door.
Penley Estate, Coonawarra (South Australia) Cabernet Sauvignon – Shiraz 2009
By Gerald D. Boyd