Notes of olive, aniseed and dark chocolate and barrel nuances abound with notes of vanilla stick and a cedary background of smoky, French oak tones. The flavours are captivating and distinctive, in the dark-to-black flavour spectrum with the tannins firm and chewy, verging on succulent.

The tradition of innovation and experimentation is central to the Penfolds winemaking philosophy and is perpetuated in the form of Penfolds Cellar Reserve wines. These sometimes one-off releases emerge periodically when experimental wines, which have been nurtured carefully in the winery cellars, are deemed appropriate for public release. The wines do not necessarily fit into any particular genre and provide winemakers with the freedom to strive for new styles and definitions of excellence in their expression. This wine is 100% Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, matured in 100% French oak, completing fermentation in the barrel.