Penley Estate Helios Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

The name Penley Estate comes from the amalgamation of two pioneering South Australian wine families, the Penfold’s and Tolley’s. And born of a dream of three siblings in 1988. Today the estate is owned by sisters Ang & Bec Tolley, and like their ancestors they are strong, resilient and determined women. Their history is a rich mix of endeavour, passion and vision with a touch of scandal and madness thrown in for good measure.

The region of Coonawarra is a 16km strip comprising of iron and nutrient rich soil famously called terra rossa, and has become one of the most renowned terroir soils in the world. Known in particular for its Cabernet, the wines of Coonawarra show classic cassis and blackberry flavours with enhanced characteristics of spice, aromatics and minerality derived from the soil due to its good fertility and drainage.

A world-class wine with a complex and dense nose full of dark fruits, blackcurrants and black olive. The palate is succulent and juicy driven by a core of structural & balanced tannins. A touch of bay and salty liquorice. This is a wine of incredible richness and complexity which sets a new benchmark for Coonawarra.

"Contemporary Coonawarra at its finest. Powerful yet restrained, the combination of dark fruits, savoury notes and focused tannin results in a pure expression of cabernet sauvignon. A complex nose full of cassis, mulberry, violets and licorice and supporting French Oak. The palate is bold, generous and seductive, driven by a core of succulent fruit and savoury textural tannin providing superb length. This is a wine of incredible depth, complexity and finesse. – Kate Goodman"