Shiraz/Syrah
Penny's Hill Cracking Black Shiraz
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$25.99
Tasting Notes
Penny's Hill Cracking Black Shiraz is a bold and expressive McLaren Vale Shiraz that opens with a deep, inky garnet hue and an immediately captivating nose of dark plum, blackberry compote, and cracked black pepper, underscored by hints of dark chocolate and smoked meat. On the palate, this wine delivers a rich, concentrated core of black cherry, boysenberry, and cassis, woven together with layers of mocha, licorice, and toasted oak. The tannins are firm yet plush, providing excellent structure without overwhelming the fruit. The finish is long, warming, and persistent, leaving a satisfying trail of dark spice and earthy minerality that lingers well after the last sip.
Full Bodydry16–18°C
BoldInkySpicyRichFull-bodiedStructured
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Sommelier's Notes
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Flavor Profile
Primary
Blackberry compoteDark plumBlack cherryBoysenberryCassis
Secondary
Cracked black pepperDark chocolate and mochaLicorice and aniseToasted American and French oak
Finish
Long and warming with persistent dark spice, smoked earth, and a lingering cocoa bitterness that speaks to the wine's McLaren Vale depth.
Food Pairings
Slow-braised beef short ribs with red wine reductionChar-grilled lamb cutlets with chimichurriAged hard cheeses such as Manchego or aged cheddarVenison or kangaroo with roasted root vegetablesMushroom and truffle risottoDark chocolate fondant or bitter chocolate tart