“A single variety, a single , a single expression. Durif. No help required.”

CELLAR RESERVE “One to watch!”

DURIF Peter Gago 2017 Penfolds Chief Winemaker

Penfolds Cellar Reserve are alternative, OVERVIEW limited release wines that explore the innovative COLOUR Lustrous purple-red boundaries of , vinification and style. Altogether different – varietally correct, without Penfolds Cellar Reserve Barossa Valley Durif is NOSE exaggeration or artefact. sourced from a single vineyard in the Barossa Black olive, mulberry leaf and valley. The 2013 Cellar Reserve Durif was the loganberry/boysenberry fruits arch above, debut appearance of this from Penfolds. It unencumbered by any intrusion of . is a unique expression of Durif, conveying An unfamilial dustiness infused with malt, and characters of black fruits, spice and tamed wafts of wild black Basmati rice instantly remind tannins, replete with a definitive Penfolds stamp. of a varietal point-of-difference.

GRAPE VARIETY Durif PALATE Plush and mouth filling, with a beguiling satin texture. VINEYARD REGION Barossa Valley Glossy and finely polished (gemstone- like)… the emery-board tannins of the inaugural 2013 ANALYSIS Alc/Vol: 15%, Acidity: 5.6 g/L, pH: 3.82 Durif release re-appear! A sweet-berried (mulberry?) mid-palate tussles MATURATION 14 months in seasoned French oak with a sour cherry/persimmon/cumquat ‘bite’ on the finish. Intriguing. Plentiful winter rainfall provided the vines across Youthful, with presence. CONDITIONS the Barossa Valley healthy soil moisture profiles PEAK DRINKING 2020 - 2030 in the lead up to the growing season. A cool start to spring slowed vine growth with temperatures LAST TASTED November 2018 gradually warming in October. It was a vintage that challenged growers, who had to work hard to control vine vigour. Weather conditions during were generally benign with prevailing conditions extending harvest. Slow ripening ensured flavoursome with well- developed colours and tannins.