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19¼/20
Penfolds Block 42 Kalimna Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
Barossa Valley, South Australia, AustraliaBlock 42 is hallowed vineyard ground. First planted in 1886 vines it is the oldest cabernet sauvignon vineyard in all Oz and is said by Penfolds to contain vines of 'ancient genetic disposition.' For over 110 years the vines planted on their own rootstock have given some of the most flavourful mineral rich fruit seen anywhere in the world. In 2004 Block 42 sings again - black fruits, chocolate power, grip and gobs of weight and length. This is a blockbuster cabernet in the sense of Latour, Montebello and or Cullen with a long life ahead of it.Both the 2004 Bin 60A and Block 42 will be priced just above Grange. In Ontario, the pre-release price was $330. In fact, it was a steal when compared to the recent Christie's auction price in New York City where a six-pack of 2004 Bin 60A sold for US $4935.00, or US $822 per bottle. That converts to AUS $1084.54 per bottle that according to Langton's auction house in Australia, set a new record for highest ever price for a new release 750ml bottle of Australian wine.Tasted: 20 November 2005Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:| BC | $330.00 | 750ml | estimated B.C. retail |
| AB | $330.00 | 750ml | estimated retail |
| ON | $330.00 | 750ml | en primeur |
Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon
