Penley Estate

Phoenix Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon

8.762 ratings
8.76 pro ratings
Coonawarra, Limestone Coast, South Australia, Australia
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Bob McDonald

The nose is full of text book Cabernet descriptors like Bay Leaf, Geranium and Blackcurrant which follow through on the medium bodied palate with spicy berry flavours. Very very good QPR at $17.95 AUD per bottle. One of the 1001 wines surprisingly but I guess it’s a good thing that all the wines in that book don’t have to be expensive.

The nose is full of text book Cabernet descriptors like Bay Leaf, Geranium and Blackcurrant which follow through on the medium bodied palate with spicy berry flavours. Very very good QPR at $17.95 AUD per bottle. One of the 1001 wines surprisingly but I guess it’s a good thing that all the wines in that book don’t have to be expensive.

1 person found it helpfulOct 16th, 2019
Jason Rzutkiewicz

Wine Blogger Jason's Wine Blog

9.0

A really well done Cabernet, vibrant red berry fruit, firm acidity and peppery spice leading to a long finish loaded with smooth, mouth coating, toasty tannins. A whole lot of wine for $16. Balanced, distinct and worth buying more!

A really well done Cabernet, vibrant red berry fruit, firm acidity and peppery spice leading to a long finish loaded with smooth, mouth coating, toasty tannins. A whole lot of wine for $16. Balanced, distinct and worth buying more!

Mar 30th, 2015
Adam Dromi

Classics #coonawarra and at a great value #aussiewine

Classics #coonawarra and at a great value #aussiewine

Mar 27th, 2015
David Thibodeau

Knights of the Wine Table #4

Knights of the Wine Table #4

Jun 19th, 2016
Marisa Reisman

Out "new world" red for wine club. Really liked this!

Out "new world" red for wine club. Really liked this!

Apr 25th, 2016
Scott Dillman

Really not good

Really not good

Mar 28th, 2016
Elyse McKinley

I'm a big fan. Sweet and delicious

I'm a big fan. Sweet and delicious

Feb 3rd, 2016
Robert Branden Shine

One of the most interesting cabs ever not over extracted like some Napa cabs it unique I tasted the coonwarra terrior multiple times lacked tannins

One of the most interesting cabs ever not over extracted like some Napa cabs it unique I tasted the coonwarra terrior multiple times lacked tannins

Jan 8th, 2016
Scott Dillman

2012

Dec 25th, 2015
Cindy Cammack

Nice finish to my evening. Smooth chocolatey cab. Smooth tannins and nice mouth feel.

Nice finish to my evening. Smooth chocolatey cab. Smooth tannins and nice mouth feel.

Dec 12th, 2015