Cellar Reserve Coonawarra Cabernet Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016 Gift Box
Penfolds
Cellar Reserve Coonawarra Cabernet Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016 Gift Box
Penfolds
Cellar Reserve Coonawarra Cabernet Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016 Gift Box
Overview
Overview
The tradition of innovation and experimentation is central to the Penfolds winemaking philosophy and is perpetuated in the form of Penfolds Cellar Reserve wines. These sometimes one off releases emerge periodically when experimental wines, which have been nurtured carefully in the winery cellars, are deemed appropriate for public release. The wines do not necessarily fit into any particular genre and provide Penfolds winemakers with the freedom to strive for new styles and definitions of excellence in their expression. There have only been two prior Cellar Reserve Cabernet Shiraz, the tiny, yet unforgettable, 1993 and the equally impressive 2005.
| Varietal | Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Multi-Region Blend |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Cork |
| Alc/Vol | 14.5% |
| Peak Drinking | 2020 - 2040 |
| Winemaker | The Penfolds Team |
Food Pairing
Food Pairing
Beef
Lamb
Duck
Veg
Pizza
Taste Description
Taste Description
Nose
Initially, an exotic amalgam of fig paste, dark plum compote and Swiss milk chocolate. Another swirl reveals beetroot glaze, fresh vanilla bean, star anise and pouch tobacco.
Flavours and Palate
Gorgeous oak derived vanilla cream texture well juxtaposed by velvety cocoa powder fruit tannins. Plush, rich and lingering long on the palate. Closer examination reveals flavours of toasted fennel seeds interplaying with rich berried fruit characters reminiscent of dark Christmas cake and berry compote.
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
South Australia
Home to the oldest vines in the country, and no less than 18 wine growing regions, South Australia accounts for almost 50% of Australia’s wine production. The Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Langhorne Creek and Coonawarra are well known for their world class reds, with Adelaide Hills, Clare Valley and Eden Valley praised for their exceptional Chardonnay and Riesling.
Vintage Conditions
The 2016 vintage was a standout for Barossa Valley shiraz. The growing season offered warm, dry spring conditions ideal for flowering and fruit set. It was relatively dry, with rainfall well below the long-term average. Some welcome rain in late January was followed by mild conditions leading into harvest. Old vines handled the dry conditions well, producing small concentrated berries with grippy, ripe tannins and full flavour. Coonawarra also experienced a dry growing season and mild conditions leading into harvest, allowing for even ripening and strong flavour development.
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.