Penley Estate

Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon

8.910 ratings
9.24 pro ratings
Coonawarra, Limestone Coast, South Australia, Australia
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Tom Casagrande

This Cab aims for an understated personality. Nose is reserved, but gives up bright cassis, a smoky, iron-y note, and a grilled meat thing. In the mouth, it’s intense but on the leaner side, with surprising acids. Very good, but feels a tad contrived.

This Cab aims for an understated personality. Nose is reserved, but gives up bright cassis, a smoky, iron-y note, and a grilled meat thing. In the mouth, it’s intense but on the leaner side, with surprising acids. Very good, but feels a tad contrived.

Nov 10th, 2021
Andrew Whittle

Co-Owner/Director Summit Estate Wines

9.5

1998 vintage - have always loved this maker and this vintage is a standout - holding up superbly at 17 years

1998 vintage - have always loved this maker and this vintage is a standout - holding up superbly at 17 years

1 person found it helpfulJul 13th, 2015
Ira Schwartz

Like a boxing veteran this wine took some punches from Father Time but stayed on its feet to deliver nice flavors of dark fruit and some dust. It did not go the distance but faded in the very late rounds.

Like a boxing veteran this wine took some punches from Father Time but stayed on its feet to deliver nice flavors of dark fruit and some dust. It did not go the distance but faded in the very late rounds.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 18th, 2015
Ray Isle

Executive Wine Editor Food & Wine Magazine

9.4

1998 vintage. Didn't expect quite so much, but just a gorgeous Cabernet & drinking ideally right now. Dark currant, espresso, that Coonawarra rust/earth character.

1998 vintage. Didn't expect quite so much, but just a gorgeous Cabernet & drinking ideally right now. Dark currant, espresso, that Coonawarra rust/earth character.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 12th, 2015
Sara Redmond-Neal

Ok but tastes like it would be better with age

Ok but tastes like it would be better with age

May 8th, 2016
Silvano Pezzotta

Bought this in late 2015.
Still far too young.
Drinkable none the less but could do with being buried in the cellar for a few more years.
Wonderful bouquet rich in trimmings from the coonawarra but all the properties have not yet introduced tgemselves to each other.

Wine maker. Gregory Foster.

The 2009 is ready for the pallet now.
Looks like the next one will be opened 2018.
Cant wait.

Bought this in late 2015.
Still far too young.
Drinkable none the less but could do with being buried in the cellar for a few more years.
Wonderful bouquet rich in trimmings from the coonawarra but all the properties have not yet introduced tgemselves to each other.

Wine maker. Gregory Foster.

The 2009 is ready for the pallet now.
Looks like the next one will be opened 2018.
Cant wait.

Dec 28th, 2015
Jose Sanchez Gavito

Jose had this 11 years ago

Jose had this 11 years ago

Apr 11th, 2014
Colin Leslie

Colin had this 8 years ago

Colin had this 8 years ago

Dec 18th, 2016
Stacy Lowrey

Stacy had this 10 years ago

Stacy had this 10 years ago

Jan 23rd, 2015
Tom G
9.9

Tom had this 10 years ago

Tom had this 10 years ago

Dec 14th, 2014