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Description
The Black Chook McLaren Vale Shiraz Viognier 2019, from Penny's Hill, is a full-bodied, refined wine that combines 96% Shiraz and 4% Viognier. This blend offers great value and showcases McLaren Vale's exceptional winemaking, making it an outstanding choice at an affordable price. The Viognier adds a touch of elegance, enhancing the wine’s structure and aromatic complexity.
Key Features and Benefits
- Quality and Value: Crafted by Penny's Hill, known for producing premium wines at entry-level prices, including the celebrated Black Chook range.
- Shiraz and Viognier Blend: A 96% Shiraz, 4% Viognier blend, delivering a structured and aromatic wine.
- Aging Potential: This wine matures beautifully with a few years in the bottle, offering even more complexity and depth.
Tasting Notes
- Aroma: Dark berries, floral nuances, and milk chocolate with a hint of spice.
- Palate: Lush flavors of dark berries, plums, dusty mocha, and subtle spice, balanced by polished tannins and fine acidity.
- Finish: Long and smooth with a harmonious blend of fruit and spice.
Accolades
- 92/100: Wine Orbit, Sam Kim (2019 vintage)
Technical Details
- Vintage: 2019
- Varietals: 96% Shiraz, 4% Viognier
- Region: McLaren Vale, South Australia
- Alcohol: 14.5% ABV
Food Pairing Suggestions
Perfectly complements lamb chops, BBQ ribs, or other hearty meat dishes, enhancing the wine's robust fruit and spice notes.
Producer Information
Penny's Hill, founded in 1988, is renowned for its premium wines. The Black Chook range is produced from top-quality fruit sourced from South Australia's best wine regions, offering approachable, drink-now wines that reflect the region's excellence.
92/100 Wine Orbit, Sam Kim (2019 vintage) "It's attractively fruited and inviting on the nose showing Black Doris plum, mulberry, mixed spice and almond notes, followed by a succulent palate offering supple texture and silky tannins. Upfront and very tasty. At its best: now to 2025."
14.5% ABV.
