Penfolds Cellar Reserve Fndn. Gsm 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Penfolds
Label Name:
 
Cellar Reserve Fndn. Gsm
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
McLaren Vale, South Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Grenache, Shiraz, Mataro
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
noted as a travel‑retail/Cellar Reserve

Tasting Note
Perfumed red fruits and florals—hibiscus, frangipani, orange blossom—over pomegranate, Mediterranean spice and caraway. Silky texture with paper/pith notes, mineral shale/ironstone, lively pomegranate acidity and a juicy finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye or fatty steak, roasted chicken, lamb and charcuterie (Western); Korean BBQ, Vietnamese caramelised pork (thit kho), Thai red curry, spicy Sichuan dishes (Asian).

Production Method
Small‑batch McLaren Vale GSM: varietals fermented separately, blended and matured in seasoned French oak/large seasoned vessels as part of Penfolds’ Cellar Reserve limited‑release program.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Penfolds under the Cellar Reserve project (Peter Gago era); a limited‑release series exploring alternative varieties, viticulture and vinification techniques from McLaren Vale.