Cellar Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Penfolds
Cellar Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Penfolds
Cellar Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Overview
Overview
Penfolds Cellar Reserve wines are alternative, limited release wines that explore the innovative boundaries of viticulture, vinification and style. It is only in exceptional vintages that we release a Cellar Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2021 vintage is a modern interpretation of this great and noble varietal, showcasing the tangible benefit of blending across complimentary regions. Large format French oak puncheons have been used to mature the blend, providing an alluring framework for the generous, varietally pure fruit.
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Country | Australia |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Cork |
| Alc/Vol | 14.5% |
| Peak Drinking | Now- 2036 |
| Winemaker | The Penfolds Team |
Taste Description
Taste Description
Nose
Complexing aromatics. Cassis, olive brine and satsuma plum. Greek herbs of oregano, rosemary and fennel seed. French patisseries, vanilla sponge. Cedar oak. Sea mist/sea spray. Bracken scrub. Samphire. Seaweed-umami.
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Near long-term average rainfall in winter and spring provided good soil moisture profiles and encouraged canopy development, while helping to mitigated frost risk. Spring was warmer than average, with some welcome rain during September and October. From November to harvest it was generally dry and warm, with a peak temperature of 38.2°C recorded in McLaren Vale on the 27th of November. Mild weather mostly prevailed over the summer months with only one hot spell in January. Three consecutive days of rain in early February freshened up the vines in readiness for veraison. Mild conditions from February to April were near perfect for slow and steady ripening of cabernet sauvignon grapes to their fullest potential.
The Penfolds Team
Key to the success of Penfolds has been a lineage of visionary winemakers. There have only ever been four Chief Winemakers at the helm of Penfolds – Max Schubert, Don Ditter, John Duval and Peter Gago, each a custodian of a rich winemaking tradition that goes back for more than 170 years.
Our current Penfolds winemaking team has more than 100 years between them as Penfolds winemakers. They are constantly refining and improving their work, whilst honouring the winemaking techniques of their predecessors.