Penfolds Cellar Reserve Foundation Shiraz 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Penfolds
Label Name:
 
Cellar Reserve Foundation Shiraz
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Magill / Adelaide / South Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
commonly listed as a travel-retail 5%)

Tasting Note
Generous dark-fruited Shiraz: pomegranate-molasses and mulberry leaf with spice, slatey/granite tannins and a tightly coiled, chalky finish. Fruit-forward with subtle oaking and savory undertones.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roast lamb, aged cheddar; Asian: Korean BBQ, Chinese char siu, Szechuan pepper lamb, hoisin-glazed pork; hearty stews and mushroom dishes.

Production Method
Limited-release Cellar Reserve bottling; small-batch vinification with maturation in large-format French oak (puncheons), gentle extraction and bottle ageing prior to release.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Penfolds, founded 1844. Cellar Reserve is a limited-release series exploring regional expression and alternative maturation techniques from Penfolds’ South Australian sources.