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Penfolds II A Collaboration with Dourthe Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot MV 2020
World BlendDourthe Bordeaux contributed the merlot made at two Dourthe-owned wineries, while the cabernet sauvignon was made at Penfolds Nuriootpa Winery in South Australia. The final blend was assembled from new and seasoned French oak barriques and hogsheads in Australia after winemaker Peter Gago chose the 2020 Bordeaux Merlot and 2021 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon to blend. There are some menthol notes on the nose, but mostly savoury notes that pepper the plum and black cherry aromas. The palate is loaded with blackcurrants and dense, chewy tannins, taking the wine to the rich side of the claret definition. The best descriptor is different and exactly what the Penfolds folks were looking for.Tasted: 06 August 2023Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| CDN | $400.00 | 750ml | estimated retail not in market |
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot
