Petaluma

Unfiltered Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot

9.213 ratings
9.15 pro ratings
Coonawarra, Limestone Coast, South Australia, Australia
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
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
Top Notes For
Bob McDonald

Typical Coonawarra mint - also cassis, hints of chocolate and blackberry. Sweet on the palate, the oak is dominated by the excellent fruit - great this way rather than the other way round. Medium plus intensity with supple tannins. An excellent Coonawarra Cabernet. Cabernet Sauvignon 60%; Merlot 31%; 9% Shiraz. First of 6. HH’s drinking window through to 2040. Bottled without filtration. Had the 2nd bottle 156 weeks later on 20th July 2024. Excellent wine with huge continuing cellaring potential. Very solid.

Typical Coonawarra mint - also cassis, hints of chocolate and blackberry. Sweet on the palate, the oak is dominated by the excellent fruit - great this way rather than the other way round. Medium plus intensity with supple tannins. An excellent Coonawarra Cabernet. Cabernet Sauvignon 60%; Merlot 31%; 9% Shiraz. First of 6. HH’s drinking window through to 2040. Bottled without filtration. Had the 2nd bottle 156 weeks later on 20th July 2024. Excellent wine with huge continuing cellaring potential. Very solid.

Jul 22nd, 2021
Laura Maguire

Full body for a Riesling, not as crisp and clean. Long finish. Notes of honey, apple meyer lemon and tart fruit.

Full body for a Riesling, not as crisp and clean. Long finish. Notes of honey, apple meyer lemon and tart fruit.

May 20th, 2015
Lisa Johnston

Bright raspberry fruit overlaying plums, chocolate and mint. Smooth and polished finely grained tannins with age. Looking graceful yet holding in to its fruit and freshness.

Bright raspberry fruit overlaying plums, chocolate and mint. Smooth and polished finely grained tannins with age. Looking graceful yet holding in to its fruit and freshness.

Dec 19th, 2014
Stuart Robinson

Leathery, chestnuts, tobacco; soft, succulent. Such a joy.

Leathery, chestnuts, tobacco; soft, succulent. Such a joy.

Nov 7th, 2014
Ross Bathgate

Very distinct menthol on the front palette but rolls into deep fruit and chocolate with typical dusty tannin. Lovely

Very distinct menthol on the front palette but rolls into deep fruit and chocolate with typical dusty tannin. Lovely

Aug 20th, 2023
Laura Maguire

Full body for a Riesling, not as crisp and clean. Long finish. Notes of honey, apple meyer lemon and tart fruit.

Full body for a Riesling, not as crisp and clean. Long finish. Notes of honey, apple meyer lemon and tart fruit.

May 20th, 2015
Linda Olle

Any Petaluma is generally great but this will be a special treat on my birthday this year!

Any Petaluma is generally great but this will be a special treat on my birthday this year!

Sep 28th, 2016
Sara Hale

Had the 1988 vintage, very smooth, and nice finish on the palate.

Had the 1988 vintage, very smooth, and nice finish on the palate.

Aug 10th, 2016
Ronnie Sanders

Owner/Importer Vine Street Imports

9.0

Ronnie had this a year ago

Ronnie had this a year ago

May 14th, 2023
Daniel Bolton

Daniel had this 10 years ago

Daniel had this 10 years ago

Nov 29th, 2014