Out of stock
Penley Estate Gryphon Cabernet Blend (Formerly Merlot) 2009
Vintage
2009
Peak years to drink
2011 - 2014
Jeremy's score
86 / 100
Seal type
Screw top
Penley Estate Gryphon Cabernet Blend (Formerly Merlot)
Coonawarra
Price Range at Release: $20-$29
Vintage: 2013
Alc %: 14.5
Last Date Tasted: 15/6/2015
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Cellar
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Drink Now
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Maybe Too Old
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Vintage
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Score/100
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Score/20
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Year To Drink
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2013
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89 | 16.8 | 2018-2021+  |
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2012
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88 | 16.6 | 2017-2020+ |
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2011
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86 | 15.7 | 2013-2016 |
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2010
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91 | 17.4 | 2015-2018+ |
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2009
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86 | 15.9 | 2011-2014 |
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2008
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90 | 17.1 | 2010-2013 |
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2007
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89 | 16.7 | 2009-2012+ |
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2006
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81 | 14.7 | 2007-2010 |
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2005
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87 | 16.0 | 2007-2010 |
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2004
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89 | 16.8 | 2006-2009+ |
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2002
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87 | 16.0 | 2004-2007+ |
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1999
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87 | 16.0 | 2001-2004 |
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1998
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83 | 15.2 | 2000-2003 |
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1997
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86 | 15.7 | 1999-2002 |
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1996
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80 | 14.5 | 1997-1998 |
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Winery
Penley Estate
Penley Estate is a small but serious Coonawarra maker of principally rich and briary reds from cabernet sauvignon, merlot and shiraz. Penley's reds donŐt typically fit the classic, leaner and longer-term Coonawarra mould, but instead make for a sumptuous, smooth and earlier-drinking experience. There's been a small but positive move in recent wines to bring alcoholic strengths back under 15%, and the immediate improvement in balance and freshness has been reinforced through the premier 2012 reds, especially the Steyning Cabernet Sauvignon, the company's finest wine yet. My only concern over the three vintages of Steyning I have recently tasted relates to their corks, none of which would enable any of the bottles I opened to reach their full potential Đ not even close, to be honest.
Chief Executive(s):
Michael Armstrong
Winemaker:
Kate Goodman, Matt Tilby
Viticulturist:
David Paxton
Production Dozen:
55,000
Tonnes Processed:
700
White Wines
Sparkling
Pinot Noir Chardonnay
Address:
McLeans Road , Coonawarra , South Australia 5263 Australia
Cellar Door Open Hours:
7 days, 10am - 4pm
Principal Wine Region:
Coonawarra
Telephone:
(08) 8736 3211
Website:
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