Penley 'Hellios' Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
The Wine
"Contemporary Coonawarra at its finest. Powerful yet restrained, the combination of dark fruits, savoury notes and focused tannin results in a pure expression of cabernet sauvignon. A complex nose full of cassis, mulberry, violets and licorice and supporting French Oak. The palate is bold, generous and seductive, driven by a core of succulent fruit and savoury textural tannin providing superb length. This is a wine of incredible depth, complexity and finesse." Kate Goodman. Winemaker
97 points Jane Faulkner, Halliday Wine Companion "A lovely vintage, excellent fruit, wild fermentation, some extended maceration but time not specified, aged 18 months in French barrels, 40% new. Despite the hefty 1.6kg bottle, this wine is anything but weighty. An excellent dark garnet hue, it's resplendent with pure cabernet aromas and flavours. A latent power and beauty at the same time, with exceptional tannins, long and finely chiselled.”
97 Points Wine Orbit
95 Points James Suckling
The Details
Variety - Cabernet Sauvignon
Country - Australia
Region - South Australia
Sub Region - Coonawarra
Extra - Cork
Year - 2019
Volume - 750ml