Penley Estate

Francis Coonawarra Cabernet Franc

8.85 ratings

9.01 pro ratings

Coonawarra, Limestone Coast, South Australia, Australia

Cabernet Franc

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese

Top Notes For

Emily Kresie-Harrington

9.0

2019 vintage. Very lean and stemmy side of Cabernet Franc, but without overt greenness. Red currant, red plum, lingonberry, violet, tarragon, Thai basil. Medium-minus body, good acidity for a warm-weather red. We're in the home stretch, fellow retail folk!

Dec 16th, 2020

Chris Rose

8.5

Penley cabernet franc 2020
No oak
Vibrant and savoury nose, mint, eucalyptus, blackberries, green leaves

Palate is jammy, long, tannins are there in the background,

1 person found it helpfulAug 15th, 2020