Pale crimson with glimmers of garnet. Aromas of red and blue berries mingle with violet notes and gentle spice. The palate is fresh and balanced, with supple tannins, a touch of earthy minerality, and a clean, lingering finish that reflects its Coonawarra origins.
Critic Reviews
93 POINTS
Shanteh Wale - Halliday Wine Companion
Shiraz, cabernet sauvignon and merlot all ripened at the same time in '23. Fermented as whole berries and matured in stainless steel. A summer-berry pudding with redcurrant jelly, flecks of poppyseed and blackberry thorn. It's bright and juicy with a pull of acidity and angular frame. A pure expression of an excellent Coonawarra field blend. Bravo.
93 POINTS
Sam Kim - Wine Orbit
This is immediately appealing on the nose with sweet plum, blueberry, green olive, floral and mixed spice aromas, followed by a brightly expressed palate offering succulent fruit flavours with layers of fine-grained tannins. Charming and delectably appealing. A blend of Shiraz, Cabernet & Merlot.
93 POINTS
Sam Kim - Wine Orbit
It's splendidly ripe and fragrant on the nose with dark berry, thyme, rich floral and nutmeg aromas, followed by a succulent palate that's supple and generously textured. Beautifully framed by plenty of fine tannins, finishing sturdy and satisfying.
93 POINTS
Campbell Mattinson - The Wine Front
Direct from the Penley website: “We always said the 2021 Field Blend would be a one off, defined by the vintage conditions that made it possible to harvest Shiraz, Merlot and Cabernet all on the same day. Then 2023 came around and once again we were reminded to “never say never”. Round two, it’s not a common thing we repeat project wines, but here we are.”
12.5% alcohol and it feels and tastes ripe, fluid and refreshing. There are herb notes here but I wouldn’t even say that it tastes overly herbal. It’s juicy with boysenberry, red cherry, raspberry and mint, with crushed lavender and general potpourri-like aspects wafting throughout. It’s delicious. It’s well formed, balanced and textured. It’s beautifully crafted.
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Tasting Notes
Pale crimson with glimmers of garnet. Aromas of red and blue berries mingle with violet notes and gentle spice. The palate is fresh and balanced, with supple tannins, a touch of earthy minerality, and a clean, lingering finish that reflects its Coonawarra origins.