This has all the quality hallmarks you would expect from the Penfold's pedigree. A big, open full-bodied Aussie red with overt ripe fruit and soft background tannins, that's complex and well-balanced with a highly defined palate and flavours of dark plum and chocolate. Matured for 9 months in new and used French oak and drinking deliciously now. Screwcap closure.

Grape varieties: Cabernet/Merlot/Shiraz

An earthy and complex wine. THE INDEPENDENT June 2005

Youthful yet showing development. We applaud this characterful, cassis-laden organic beauty. WINE INTERNATIONAL Oct 2005

COMMENDED - INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE 2006