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Pennys Hill Red Dot Shiraz Viognier
Established by Susie and Tony Parkinson in 1988, with the purchase of 32 hectares of grazing land on the foothills east of McLaren Vale, Penny’s Hill Vineyard was named after the hill at the base of which it is located. The land
was declared ideal for the cultivation of Shiraz and the first vines were planted in 1991. Whilst McLaren Vale is noted for consistent climatic conditions, the slightly higher elevation of Penny’s Hill vineyard reduces temperature extremes in Summer making for a superior site-climate which in turn contributes to even ripening and higher fruit quality.
Vinification: The Shiraz and Viognier are picked and crushed together and guided through fermentation, during with the dark purple colour of fruit is stabilized. Aged for 14 months in a combination of French and American oak (30% new), a lush silky emerged with lifted floral notes on the nose and a rich velvety mouth feel.
Tasting Note: Big and rich. Ripe and juicy. A co-fermentation of Shiraz with a touch of Viognier to fine tune a robust Shiraz to soften the edges and lift the palate, enhancing the aromatics of apricot and spice.
Every day serving suggestion: With dark meat dishes, roasts and barbeques.
Pennys Hill Red Dot Shiraz Viognier
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