Winery Tasting Notes

Penley Estate Phoenix Cabernet Sauvignon 1998

The colour is bright crimson with hints of amber due to its oak maturation and specific haandling techniques. The aroma is fresh and lively with fruit dominate but quite intense due to the 1998 vintage conditions. Distinct blackberry/blackcurrant (Cassis) with hints of mint, all characteristics of a good Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon. The flavour is round, fruity but with a hint of soft grape and oak tannin, so typical of the Penley Style though reflecting an intensity that is 1998. 1998 is a rich style with full weight. A wine which is full bodied but soft and balanced, approachable with distinct regional characteristics.

Yalumba Cabernet Blends 2004

Blended of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon and 46% Shiraz, the 2004 The Signature Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz gives a deep garnet-purple color and pronounced notes of kirsch, creme de cassis, dried plums, Mediterranean herbs and a whiff of capsicum. Full-bodied and with ample flesh, it’s well structured with firm fine tannins and crisp acid, going long and earthy in the finish.

Insignia Cabernet Blends

Over forty years later, Insignia is recognized as one of the world's most iconic wines. A blend of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot and 2% Malbec. Magnificent colour featuring an impenetrable pitch black heart and a very deep black dark red hue.