Penfolds Magill Estate Shiraz 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Penfolds
Label Name:
 
Magill Estate Shiraz
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Magill Estate (Adelaide), South Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Huon Hooke 98; Tyson Stelzer 96; James Halliday 96; James Suckling 96; Josh Raynolds 95. Peak drinking: Now–2039

Tasting Note
Dense blackberry and black cherry, anise and liquorice with mocha and dark chocolate notes, peppery spice, fine-grain tannins, bright acidity and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb chops, roasted or braised beef, steak with peppercorn sauce, aged cheddar. Asian: char siu, Sichuan pepper beef, Korean BBQ short ribs, miso‑glazed aubergine, richer teriyaki dishes.

Production Method
Hand‑picked fruit; open‑fermented, basket‑pressed; completed fermentation in barrel; matured 18 months in French (26% new) and American (6% new) oak hogsheads.

Vineyard Info
Penfolds, founded 1844. Magill Estate is a single‑vineyard monopole on Adelaide’s eastern edge, producing 100% Shiraz and occasional parcels reserved for Grange.