2008 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.42
Total Acidity 7 g/L
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon 51%; Shiraz 49%
Classification Special Bin
Region Coonawarra
Fermentation Vessels Magill open fermenters and Nuriootpa static fermenters; barrel fermentation
Pressing Method Basket And Membrane Presses
Oak Types French oak 57%; American oak 43%; all new
Barrel Size Hogsheads
Production Details Low-yielding fruit from Penfolds Coonawarra Blocks 5, 10 and 20; fermented in Magill open fermenters and Nuriootpa static fermenters, pressed using basket and membrane presses, barrel fermented, and matured in new French and American oak hogsheads.
Tasting Notes Deep red with a dark core; red fruits, red licorice, black olive, tomato, quince, cabernet paste, cinnamon, nutmeg, beetroot, star anise, soy, cola, sarsaparilla and white chocolate; fine persistent shaley tannins and bright acidity
Food Pairing 80-day dry-aged English Longhorn beef with parsnip, globe artichoke and sprouted lentils
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2008 / 750ml | CHF 5,653.63Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
78 Penfold Road, Magill, South Australia, 5072, Australia
Phone
+61 (08) 8301 5943
Email
Owner
Treasury Wine Estates
Cellarmaster
Peter Gago