Penfolds

Cellar Reserve Barossa Valley Sangiovese

9.020 ratings
8.94 pro ratings
Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
Sangiovese
Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Beef, Venison, White Rice, Potato, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Tomato-Based, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lamb, Turkey, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Richard Cheng

Richard had this 9 years ago

Richard had this 9 years ago

1 person found it helpfulDec 16th, 2015
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

8.8

One of the better examples of Sangiovese outside of Italy I've had. You can be sure it's not from Italy but a third cousin. Doesn't have the sweet & sour cherry fruits. Much darker fruits with elegance.

One of the better examples of Sangiovese outside of Italy I've had. You can be sure it's not from Italy but a third cousin. Doesn't have the sweet & sour cherry fruits. Much darker fruits with elegance.

Apr 4th, 2017
Louis Schofield

Sommelier/Wine Merchant East End Cellars

9.0

Still in great shape - shame about all that oak

Still in great shape - shame about all that oak

Aug 21st, 2016
Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

8.5

There is a Barossa trademark in its rich, plummy and dusty earth aromas, while the well-balanced palate exhibit a more varietally recognisable idea apart from the alcohol-infused finish. Rustic and interesting wine worthy of attention.

There is a Barossa trademark in its rich, plummy and dusty earth aromas, while the well-balanced palate exhibit a more varietally recognisable idea apart from the alcohol-infused finish. Rustic and interesting wine worthy of attention.

Oct 24th, 2014
Pierre Gourinchas

Excellent (much to my surprise)

Excellent (much to my surprise)

Jan 15th, 2018
Darryl Robinson

Very nice example

Very nice example

Jul 28th, 2017
Tom Wood

So taken by surprised. All of the range was so lean and tight. This is rustic as f*ck! Definitely my favourite of their range. Well balanced palate with some surprisingly grippy tannins. Mixture of bright red fruit; currants and cherry mostly through to juicy plum. Underlying earthiness.

So taken by surprised. All of the range was so lean and tight. This is rustic as f*ck! Definitely my favourite of their range. Well balanced palate with some surprisingly grippy tannins. Mixture of bright red fruit; currants and cherry mostly through to juicy plum. Underlying earthiness.

Oct 10th, 2015
Jonathan Chane Kaye Bone

Wow. Interesting astringency here, it goes on and on everywhere in your mouth without being overpowering. Nicely balance and what a lovely long finish!

Wow. Interesting astringency here, it goes on and on everywhere in your mouth without being overpowering. Nicely balance and what a lovely long finish!

Mar 18th, 2015
MJ Keenan

MJ had this 10 years ago

MJ had this 10 years ago

Aug 10th, 2014
Antony Tobin

Antony had this 3 years ago

Antony had this 3 years ago

Jun 11th, 2021