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Condition Cellared
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Lot ID 0047-10727605
Part of Sale Rare & Fine Wine :: Proudly Penfolds
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PENFOLDS DOURTHE

The creation of this multi-country cabernet merlot began as a quest to create something real, different, and aspiringly lofty, together with our trusted partner Dourthe Bordeaux.

The French component of Penfolds II is sourced from vineyards in Bordeaux, while the Australian component comes from vineyards across South Australia. The components are then carefully blended and bottled in South Australia.

The inaugural Penfolds II release, a blend of cabernet shiraz merlot, was comprised of fruit from the 2019 vintage in both the northern and southern hemispheres. The following year’s release marked our first MV attempt – with 2020 merlot from the soils of Bordeaux blended with 2021 cabernet sauvignon from distant vineyards in South Australia.

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Expert Reviews

94 points - Wine Advocate

"Dourthe II stands for two hemispheres, two wineries, two cultures, two worlds (new and old). Penfolds has a disruptive streak that is clear— bottling wine in other countries, taking the iconic and idiosyncratic Australian blend (Cabernet/Shiraz) to foreign shores and back again... Here, the American oak emerges through the finish and provides a familiarity in the context of Penfolds—it grounds it. The tannic structure is fine and tightly knit; the fruit speaks of cassis, blueberries, graphite, black olive, licorice and star anise, and there's an injection of tobacco leaf and cigar box too... a melding of two worlds. It seems to me that this wine still has a way to go; combining Australian Shiraz and Bordeaux Cabernet Sauvignon (and Merlot) creates something of a stylistic clash in the wine, but the construction—the winemaking—knits it all back together. We know nothing about how this wine will age, but all the components—regional and winemaking—suggest a comfortable couple of decades – Erin Larkin, .

Winery Tasting Notes

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COLOUR -Dark and deep; brilliant/bright hue; purple core.

NOSE -Quite captivating - unlike whatever varietal and sourcing stats listed above might predict – invoking uniqueness/‘otherness’/intrigue.

An admirable liveliness and vivacity is instantly recognised – Overheard: “As fresh as a new dawn in summer, such generosity rarely detected in winter!”

An amalgam of scents: licorice root and slated black liquorice (réglisse), white pepper, black candy.

The afore-mentioned candy appears to ever-so-gradually transition to spiciness, with air.

Whilst sitting in glass more Middle Eastern/African spices slowly arise.

Oak remains backstage, detected via a subtle smokiness, and possibly a perceived nuttiness (crushed Brazil nut, unsalted cashew).

Different, yet engaging. Beckons …

PALATE - An immediate recognition – all is complete and balanced; in proportion, dimensionally full and generous.

When approached sideways/laterally – “You get the whole, before the parts.” Shiraz coats the cabernet yet still supporting a classic cabernet graphite core.

Flavours, aromatically itemised above, merge to the palate – retronasally with this wine what you smell is certainly what you taste!

A lovely weave/texture (not a film) – whilst velvety, granularity of tannins is still apparent. These tannins (and acidity) act as a conveyance for fruit.

Yes, an engaging acid liveliness and vivacity – akin to the mouth-watering acidity inherent in many Japanese dishes.

Length and persistence – manifested ever-so-softly, with a mineral stamp on the finish.

Certainly a thought-provoking, dare we say, cerebral wine.

PEAK DRINKING - TBC … only a guesstimate at the moment. A long cellaring life assumed.

Winery Profile

Australia's winemaking history of less than two hundred years is brief by European measures though, like Europe, punctuated by periods of extreme success and difficult times. From the earliest winemaking days Penfolds has figured prominently and few would argue the importance of Penfolds' influence on Australia's winemaking psyche.

Without the influence of Penfolds the modern Australian wine industry would look very different indeed. Sitting comfortably outside of fad and fashion, Penfolds has taken Australian wine to the world on a grand stage and forged a reputation for quality that is without peer.

Penfolds' reputation for making wines of provenance and cellaring potential might suggest a mantle of tradition and formality is the preferred attire of a company with so much history to defend. But to label Penfolds as simply an established and conventional winemaker, would be to confuse tradition with consideration and to overlook the innovative spirit that has driven Penfolds since its foundation, and continues to find expression in modern times.

If there is anything traditional about Penfolds, it is the practice of constantly reviewing the wines it already does well, and continuously evolving and refining styles as vineyards mature and access to ever older and more varied vineyard sites improves.

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Other Information

  • 2019 vintage
  • 1 x 750mL unit
  • Cork closure

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We’ll despatch your product the next working day! Depending on your location, you can expect delivery anywhere between 2 and 5 working days from payment date.


We will send you an email notifying you as soon as your items have left our warehouse.


In this email, you will find the name of the carrier company and the consignment note number of your item as well as information on tracking the delivery of your item online. Simply follow the link to the relevant website and enter your reference number. You will then be able to quickly and efficiently track the delivery status of your item!


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Private Cellar

Penfolds II Dourthe Cabernet Shiraz Merlot 2019 (1x 750mL), FRA & AUS.

Closed: 19 March 2024 20:30 AEDT

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