Penley Estate
Penley Estate Tolmer Cabernet Sauvignon
Red wine
4.3
Expert Rating
3.8
Most Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Penley Estate Tolmer Cabernet Sauvignon is a premium wine produced by Penley Estate, a renowned winery in the Coonawarra region of South Australia. The grapes for this wine are sourced from the estate's Tolmer vineyard, which is known for its unique soil composition and ideal growing conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is crafted using traditional winemaking techniques, including hand-picking and fermentation in small batches, to ensure the highest quality. The resulting wine is a full-bodied and complex Cabernet Sauvignon, with rich flavors of blackcurrant, dark chocolate, and spice, and a long, smooth finish. It is a perfect choice for wine enthusiasts looking for a premium Australian Cabernet Sauvignon with exceptional depth and character.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Penley Estate Tolmer Cabernet Sauvignon is a full-bodied, powerful red wine from Australia's Coonawarra region.Its deep, dark ruby color is an indicator of its intense concentration of flavors and aromas. On the nose, there are ripe blackberry and currant aromas, with nuances of cedar, tobacco and graphite. On the palate, it's an elegant and complex wine with ripe blackberry, cassis, tobacco and cedar flavors, balanced by velvety tannins and a long, smooth finish. An excellent expression of Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon.
EXPERT RATING
4.3
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2026
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Cabernet Sauvignon
ORIGINS
Winery: Penley Estate
Region: South Australia
South Australia is located in the southern part of the continent, emcompassing most of the countrie's renowned wine regions.
South Australia has a long and proud history of winemaking, dating back to the early 19th century. The first vines were planted in the Barossa Valley in 1842, and the region quickly became known for its quality wines. The Coonawarra region was established in the late 19th century, and is now renowned for its Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. The Clare Valley and McLaren Vale regions were also established in the 19th century, and are now known for their Riesling and Shiraz respectively.CUSTOMER RATING
3.8
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