Penley Estate
Reserve Estate Grown Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon
Coonawarra, Limestone Coast, South Australia, Australia
Well done. A tasty Aussie that is not over the top.
Well done. A tasty Aussie that is not over the top.
Dec 29th, 2017
A big classy full-bodied Coonawarra cabernet. Luscious ripe cassis, blueberry and black plumb flavours predominate, along with a hint of mint, liquorice and tobacco across that unique earthy Coonawarra background. Nice complexity and great length of finish. A very nice wine.
The only downside is that the oaky tannins are still quite firm and feel a little chalky and mouth-drying. I think the tannins still need quite a bit more bottle time to fully integrate. The good news is that the wine has a good acid balance, so it should be capable of carrying the tannins the distance. I suspect the wine needs a least another 5 years, maybe even 10 years, but should be a lovely, or possibly a stunning wine by then.
Note, after having been decanted for several hours, those tannins settled down a bit, so if you are planning on drinking the wine young, decanting is highly recommended.
Night 2
After having been given 24 hours to decant, the wine has changed considerably. Firstly, those tannins have been transformed into the super-fine variety. There is still the slightest hint of powder dusting in the mouth, but nothing show stopping. The flavours in the wine have also continued to develop. The tobacco flavours have become much more dominant, but not overpowering and have been joined with a hint of chocolate, with the liquorice more subdued. The flavours push through the finish, with layers of complexity. I can’t wait to taste it again in another 5 years. Delicious!
A big classy full-bodied Coonawarra cabernet. Luscious ripe cassis, blueberry and black plumb flavours predominate, along with a hint of mint, liquorice and tobacco across that unique earthy Coonawarra background. Nice complexity and great length of finish. A very nice wine.
The only downside is that the oaky tannins are still quite firm and feel a little chalky and mouth-drying. I think the tannins still need quite a bit more bottle time to fully integrate. The good news is that the wine has a good acid balance, so it should be capable of carrying the tannins the distance. I suspect the wine needs a least another 5 years, maybe even 10 years, but should be a lovely, or possibly a stunning wine by then.
Note, after having been decanted for several hours, those tannins settled down a bit, so if you are planning on drinking the wine young, decanting is highly recommended.
Night 2
After having been given 24 hours to decant, the wine has changed considerably. Firstly, those tannins have been transformed into the super-fine variety. There is still the slightest hint of powder dusting in the mouth, but nothing show stopping. The flavours in the wine have also continued to develop. The tobacco flavours have become much more dominant, but not overpowering and have been joined with a hint of chocolate, with the liquorice more subdued. The flavours push through the finish, with layers of complexity. I can’t wait to taste it again in another 5 years. Delicious!
Big and grunty, I do like this cab sav. Grainy sweet tannin. Black fruit with a bit of red coming through. Long finish.
Big and grunty, I do like this cab sav. Grainy sweet tannin. Black fruit with a bit of red coming through. Long finish.
Mar 12th, 2016Coonawwarra from 2010; one of the better examples; Penley Reserve with a nose full of blackcurrant, chocolate and tobacco; AUD 50; 14.5%; good tannins not overt 5yo; all good now; mo dryness so expect 10yrs+; #coonawarra #aussiewine #cabernetsauvignon #cabernet #SA #reserve #penleyestate #drinksa #drinklocal #drinkaussie
Coonawwarra from 2010; one of the better examples; Penley Reserve with a nose full of blackcurrant, chocolate and tobacco; AUD 50; 14.5%; good tannins not overt 5yo; all good now; mo dryness so expect 10yrs+; #coonawarra #aussiewine #cabernetsauvignon #cabernet #SA #reserve #penleyestate #drinksa #drinklocal #drinkaussie
May 3rd, 2015Dark Ruby color and full bodied with lots of dark bramble and berry fruit up front. Very fruit forward with leather notes and a smooth finish with medium but subtle tannins.
Dark Ruby color and full bodied with lots of dark bramble and berry fruit up front. Very fruit forward with leather notes and a smooth finish with medium but subtle tannins.
Sep 24th, 2016
Diner dinner, Aussie wine. I loved it. Laid back and while could have used a decant, was rich and fruit forward.
Diner dinner, Aussie wine. I loved it. Laid back and while could have used a decant, was rich and fruit forward.
Mar 17th, 2016A very nice vintage. Very smooth for a Cabernet, most enjoyable.
A very nice vintage. Very smooth for a Cabernet, most enjoyable.
Mar 5th, 2016
Opened up nicely. Smooth fruits...smells a little spicy
Opened up nicely. Smooth fruits...smells a little spicy
Oct 28th, 2015Another awesome drop from the home of Alan Nelson.
Another awesome drop from the home of Alan Nelson.
Jan 17th, 2015