Ranked #12 of 180 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon from South Australia
95/100
5 Stars
Bob Campbell
A strongly varietal Cabernet Sauvignon with cedar, cigar box, cassis flavours against a background of subtle herbs and classy oak. The wine is beautifully structured with fine, ripe tannins that are not overdone but suggest good cellaring potential. A very elegant wine, masterfully made from grapes grown in five regions and perfectly integrated.
Tasted: 22/01/2016
Drink: 2018 to 2033
94 Points James Halliday
An interesting regional blend from McLaren Vale, Padthaway, Coonawarra, Wrattonbully and the Barossa Valley, it spent 12 months in 26% new French hogsheads, the remainder in new (12%) and used American hogsheads. Like all the '13 Penfolds red releases, has very good colour, and unquestioned varietal character from the first whiff through to the finish and aftertaste. It has elegance, balance and a restrained medium-bodied persona. It fully reflects the long arm Penfolds has with its fruit sourcing. Drink to 2033.
James Halliday. July, 2021