Ratings
93-95 points (Wine Pilot · Wine Companion)
Identity
| Producer | Penfolds |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Cellar Reserve |
| Grapes | 100% Grenache |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Vibrant fuchsia, bright crimson, pale ruby |
| Finish | Long and linear finish with a savory swish, lingering ripe deep flavor, finishes with aniseed notes, bright and refreshing acidity, silky tannins, and a chalky tannin grip |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with burger and fries, red meat, game, charcoal-grilled beef fillet with potatoes, green beans, fried young carrots with truffles |
| Aging Potential | Drinkable now, with potential to age until 2034 |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 14.5 |
| Aging Process | Matured in a combination of 5% one-year-old and 6% new French oak and other parcels primarily seasoned oak |
Terroir
| Soil | Iron-rich clay soil |
| Vine Age | Vines planted as far back as the 1930s |
Logistics
| Cork | Screw Cap |