Penfolds Block 42 Kalimna Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

Penfolds Block 42 Kalimna Cabernet Sauvignon 2004Penfolds Rewards of Patience tasting panel 2021 5 5 rating First planted in the mid 1880s, the 10 acre Block 42Block 42 comprises the oldest Cabernet Sauvignon vines in Australia and, for that matter, the world. Block 42 is a remarkable piece of viticultural dirt that contributes essential blending material for both Grange and Bin 707. However, on six separate occasions, the fruit produced from this block has been considered exceptional enough to be

David's goals remain unchanged: he simply wants to make great wine

And I love the contents within

No doubt that the reign of Sue Hodder at the helm of Wynn's has been pivotal

a truthfulness in the wine that has become more apparent

2 x Yabby Lake Single Vineyard Syrah 2016

The deep purple colour indicates its potency

There's smart mouth-feel

1999 and 2009 as 'sleeper vintages' so urges against any rash prejudgement on this 2019

but there is fruity suppleness to it

a celebration of its bounty

crushed shells

though the perky and pure fruit of the boysenberry and blackberry persuasion carries it along without much complain