PetalumaCoonawarra
About this product
The wine has been matured in 60% new french oak, and 40% 1 year old french oak. this Coonawarra Cabernet Merlot has been designed to be cellared for at least 15 years however can be consumed now too.
The wine has been matured in 60% new french oak, and 40% 1 year old french oak. this Coonawarra Cabernet Merlot has been designed to be cellared for at least 15 years however can be consumed now too.
- TypeCabernet Merlot
- Size750ml
- RegionCoonawarra
- Current Vintage2016 - Vintage is not guaranteed and may vary store to store or when delivered.
- Standard Drinks8.6
- Alcohol Volume14.5%
- Langtons ClassifiedExcellent
- CountryAustralia
- StateSouth Australia
- Age6 years
- Brand NamePetaluma
- Wine MakerAndrew Hardy
- Vegan Friendlyfalse
- Closurescrew cap
- Wine SweetnessCabernet Merlot
- Wine Bodyfull
- Organicfalse
- More about Mike Bennie
Mike Bennie
Australian writer, judge, presenter and reviewer for The Wine Front
Vintage 2008
94 points The Wine Front
A bouquet loaded with licorice, anise, five spice, exotic herbs and eucalyptus - an incredibly complex aromatic profile that leads to a palate showing gentle fruit sweetness and concentrated, but medium weight. There is a wash of iodine, tobacco leaf and fancy, but definitive, oak presence, but the young wine seems to find a balance anyway. It drives with intensity, great length, architectural structure and finishes with a kiss of violet and blackberry nip. Gutsy, exciting red in a style often mocked for its impressive presence.
- More about Gary Walsh
Gary Walsh
Australian writer and reviewer for The Wine Front
Vintage 2007
96 points The Wine Front
Fabulous wine of concentration and deliciousness and terrific length and, well hmmm, general impressiveness. Violets, blackcurrant and blackberry with positive oak that tastes of espresso and vanilla. It has density without heaviness and excellent smooth mouth saturating flavour and tannin. In the mould of the 2005 perhaps? Top end wine, no question.