Adega | Penfolds |
|---|---|
Uvas | Cabernet Sauvignon |
Região | Coonawarra |
Estilo de vinho | Cabernet Sauvignon australiano |
Teor alcoólico | 14.5% |
Alergénios | Contém sulfitos |
Descrição do vinho | Color: Vibrant purple. Dense core. Nose: Initially tell-tale cassis, black olive aromas with a suggestion of sun-dried tomato, beetroot juice and a modicum of mint. Yet beneath, a layer of ‘varietal complication’—dandelion, bayleaf, North-African spices... mustard powder, cumin. The next layer nonchalantly and unhurriedly unfurls to reveal a root-vegetable (earthy, stock/broth) combination of parsnip and celeriac. And finally to complicate (sorry, complex) further—dried rose-petal/tarragon/thyme. Oak? 100% new, yet concealed in the shadow of the more imposing descriptors above! Palate: Classically apportioned—an acid-tannin tension reinforcing an unmistakable ‘Coonawarra Line’ across the palate. Precision, defined. This tannin-acid duet renders a nervier, added dimension... more than that contributed via the palate’s cranberry, persimmon and pomegranate fruit grip/bite. Also, Moroccan preserved lemon, star anise and smokey paprika (barrel-ferment induced?) elements serve to further complex a varietal cassis and black olive flavour base. An overtly long, enduring finish. Voluminous. Persistent. |
While the birthplace of Cabernet Sauvignon is in Bordeaux, Australia has found great success growing it, especially in the regions of Coonawarra and Margaret River.
Here, the classic Cabernet taste of dark, rich fruit, cedar, and mint is accompanied by flavors of eucalyptus.
The Cabs of Australia possess a beautiful balance of fruit, acidity and tannin. With all of these elements in harmony, the...
