2014 Penny's Hill Cracking Black Shiraz, McLaren Vale

Truly representative of the Penny’s Hill McLaren Vale terroir, ‘Cracking Black’ pays homage to the Bay of Biscay soils which contribute to the generosity and richness of the mighty Shiraz wines from the region. 

Dark cherry red. Bright Satsuma plum and dark cherry notes with hints of licorice, spice and mocha notes
Oozing with cherry and dark berry fruits, this McLaren Vale Shiraz is layered with milk chocolate, anise and finely integrated oak spice. Showing fresh blackberry and satsuma plum fruits on the palate, this wine is generous and well defined. The tannins delicately wrap the fruit and guide it along the palate, resulting in a wine of exceptional length and character.

95 pts - Australain Wine Companion

Neat and composed and yet with all the power you could ever need and want. Dark chocolate, dates, fresh blackberry and licorice notes run proudly through the palate, aided and abetted by cords of tannin.