Penny's Hill 'Malpas Road' Merlot, McLaren Vale, Australia
Penny's Hill Merlot from McLaren Vale is a wine of great subtlety, fine tannin structure, and a rich, smooth, dark fruit palate.
A fragrant bouquet of dark cherry and blackberry fruits, with subtle notes of red licorice, black olive and savoury characters.
This wine shows great fruit weight and generosity, abundant with plush dark fruits and balanced by velvety tannins a long finish.
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| Wine Colour / Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Grape Variety | Merlot |
| Body | Full |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Alcohol (ABV%) | 14% |
| Region | McLaren Vale |
| Country of Origin | Australia |
| Awards | 93 Points – Wine Orbit, Sam Kim 92 Points – The Wine Pilot, Ken Gargett 92 Points – QWine Reviews, Steve Leszczynski |
| Food Pairing | Cheese, Beef, Lamb, Game/Duck, Cured Meat, Appetisers & Canapés |
This red wine from McLaren Vale is grown on the black Bay of Biscay soils of Malpas Road Vineyard, Penny's Hill Merlot is a wine of great subtlety, fine tannin structure, and a rich, smooth, dark fruit palate.
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93 Points – Wine Orbit, Sam Kim
“This is fabulously expressed on the nose, showing dark plum, dried herb, game and assorted nut aromas. The palate is equally attractive, delivering succulent fruit intensity with plump mouthfeel, finishing long and delectable. Beautifully styled and harmonious with layers of complex flavours.”
92 Points – The Wine Pilot, Ken Gargett
92 Points – QWine Reviews, Steve Leszczynski
T H E V I N E Y A R D
Planted in 1991 and integrated into the Penny s Hill estate vineyard group in 1993, Malpas Road, named after the pioneering Malpas family, thrives in the 'Bay of Biscay' district. The four-acre Merlot patch on the cracking, grey-black soil benefits from fissures that naturally limit root growth, promoting quality. Planted with D3V14 clone, the vines stand on their own roots, showcasing the vineyard's commitment to quality grape production since its inception.