Flavour Profile

Penny's Hill

Penny's Hill Cracking Black Shiraz

Name: Penny's Hill Cracking Black Shiraz
Brand: Penny's Hill
Price: null USD
Rating: 4 (0 reviews)

Australia, McLaren Vale

Red wine

4.0

Expert Rating

3.8

Highly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Penny's Hill Cracking Black Shiraz is a standout wine that showcases the expertise of its producer. Hailing from a renowned appellation, this wine is crafted from grapes grown in a vineyard with exceptional features. The winemaking process is meticulous, resulting in a wine that exudes elegance and complexity. With its deep, dark color and intense aromas, this Shiraz embodies a bold and full-bodied style. Its rich flavors of black fruits, spice, and hints of chocolate are beautifully balanced by velvety tannins, making it a truly captivating wine that will leave a lasting impression on any wine enthusiast.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

Penny's Hill Cracking Black Shiraz is a bold and robust red wine that hails from the McLaren Vale region of Australia.On the nose, you can expect intense aromas of blackberry, plum, and dark chocolate, accompanied by hints of black pepper and spice. The palate is rich and full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a luscious texture. Flavors of ripe black fruits, such as black cherry and blackcurrant, dominate the palate, while subtle oak notes add complexity and depth. The finish is long and satisfying, leaving a lingering impression of dark fruits and a touch of spice.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2026

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Shiraz/Syrah

ORIGINS

Winery: Penny's Hill

Region: McLaren Vale

McLaren Vale is an important wine-producing region in the Fleurieu Peninsula, south of Australian. It is renowned for its award-winning Shiraz, as well as other grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Mourvedre, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. McLaren Vale has a long and proud history of winemaking, with the first vines planted in the region in 1838. The region’s first commercial winery, Bleasdale, was established in 1850, and the region has been producing quality wines ever since. In the early 1900s, McLaren Vale was one of the most important wine regions in Australia, and it continues to be a major player in the Australian wine industry today.

CUSTOMER RATING

3.8

0 Reviews