Cellar Reserve Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2022
Penfolds
Cellar Reserve Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2022
Penfolds
Cellar Reserve Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2022
Overview
Overview
Penfolds Cellar Reserve wines are alternative,limited release wines that explore the innovative boundaries of viticulture, vinification and style.Penfolds Cellar Reserve Grenache Shiraz Mataro is sourced from McLaren Vale, where the maritime climate is perfect for ripening these three varietals. An approachable, fruit driven wine style that is versatile with food.
| Varietal | Grenache Shiraz Mataro |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | McLaren Vale |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
| Alc/Vol | 14.5% |
| Peak Drinking | Now - 2033 |
| Winemaker | The Penfolds Team |
Taste Description
Taste Description
Nose
Generous aromatics emerge with just a cursory swirl, fairly leaping from the glass. First noted, sweet custard generosity, reminiscent of freshly baked Portuguese tarts. On further inspection, heady notes of cherry and blueberry danish with a white icing drizzle. Fresh fruits of the forest are in abundance, with blueberries, mulberries, loganberries and raspberries competing for attention. Dark chocolate, black forest cake and coulis scents ascend. The fruit profile darkening with air. Subtle oak adding further complexity and exotic spice notes.
Flavours and Palate
Undeniably and proudly fruit driven. Raspberry compote and whipped cream. An enticing, confected sweetness, fresh red jubes and ‘milk bottles’ creaminess. A mineral like conveyance provides a balanced duality. Wet river stones and slate tapering the back palate, shaping and focussing the wine. The acid is finely tuned, providing succulence and mouth-watering crunch. A very complete palate, quite seamless, with fine silky tannins. A lovely synergistic melding these three varietals.
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Vintage Conditions
Winter rainfall was above average driven by June and July rainfall. August and September rainfall was below average, however soil moisture profiles were ideal for budburst. A series of low-pressure systems in late spring resulted in higher-than-average growing season rainfall. The season was generally cool, with only 3 days recorded >35°C. The cool conditions delayed harvest, which was a drawn-out affair. The extra hang time allowed the grapes to develop lovely varietal characters.
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.