| Type | Red wine |
|---|---|
| Region | Wines without GI (Australia) |
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| Producer | |
| Allergens | Contains sulfites |
| Alcohol contenti | 14.0% |
Spec sheet
What does this wine taste like?
View | Crimson red / Violet glints / Magenta |
|---|---|
Bouquet | Complex / Mineral notes / Iron-like aromas / Fruit aromas / Blackberries / Cassis / Ageing notes / Spicy notes / White chocolate |
Mouth | Structured / Enveloping tannins / Fruit aromas / Blackberries / Bilberries / Saline notes / Refreshing acidity / Long finish / Persistent |
Drinking and storing
16ºC
Ratings and awards
| 2016 | 90 SK |
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SK: Suckling
Customer reviews
Winemaking
| Ageing period | 12 months |
|---|---|
| Barrel age | New and semi-new |
| Type of wood | French and American oak |
The winery
Penfolds
Penfolds is an undeniable reference point in the wine world and a true flagship in Australia, where it has been one of the main driving forces behind the growing good reputation of the country's wines. Englishman Dr. Christopher Rawson Penfold and his wife Mary bought the Magill Estate in 1844, soon after arriving in Australia. The 500 acres of Grenache were used to start making fortified wines which would be prescribed as a remedy for combating anaemia. In 1870, the couple...
