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2009 Penfolds Cabernet Sauvignon Bin 169 Coonawarra
Cabernet Sauvignon
- Australia
- South Australia
- Limestone Coast
- Coonawarra
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Community Tasting Notes 8
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parkerbj Likes this wine: 96 points
August 8, 2021 - What a surprise! This isn't even the highest end Cab blend from Penfolds, but it certainly held it's own. This guy tied with 2009 Ducru in a blind tasting of 2009 Bordeaux blends from around the world including Sassicaia, Insignia, Le Desir, and Meerlust Rubicon. Absolutely the best bang for the buck in our lineup. It's drinking really well now, however it probably doesn't have the structure to keep up with the Ducru for the long haul. Suggest drinking within the next 5-10 years. Overall a very, very good wine from Penfolds delivering high quality at a reasonable price point for high end Cabernet.
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rttpv wrote: 92 points
May 8, 2020 - Bu en fin de soirée… Quelle tenue ! Parfait ! Incroyable de dévisser de telles bouteilles (pas de bouchon de liège)
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wineappellation Likes this wine: 94 points
February 14, 2020 - Developing well with notes of black fruits, bell pepper, integrated oak, undergrowth, some truffle, graphite, sweet spices. Smooth Tannins. Ready to drink now and will last for another decade.
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craigbulmer Likes this wine: 95 points
August 3, 2018 - magnificent
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Mascarello59 Likes this wine: 92 points
February 20, 2017 - A quick taste at Hedonist wines.
Nice depth with cassis and a lot of mint/eucalyptus notes which partly blows off after a while. Young still primary fruit impression. Refreshing acidity, good fruit and high intensity with a balanced long finish. Definitely a high quality wine but this needs time (and the acceptance of the minty notes). Wouldn't touch for another 5 years at least. Needs to come together but should have a long life ahead. 92-93p.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2009
- Type Red
- Producer Penfolds
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation Bin 169
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Australia
- Region South Australia
- SubRegion Limestone Coast
- Appellation Coonawarra
- UPC Codes 9310297003884, 9310297031566
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 201 (77%)
- Consumed 61 (23%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
BBQ, Black Pepper, Cured meat, Grilled, Hard Cheese, Pork, Potato, Red meat, Red Pepper, RoastedWho Likes This Wine
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- ProducerPenfolds
- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- CountryAustralia
- RegionSouth Australia
- SubRegionLimestone Coast
- AppellationCoonawarra
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- FamilyPenfolds Cabernet Sauvignon Bin 169 Coonawarra
- ProducerPenfolds
- VarietalCabernet Sauvignon
- DesignationBin 169 (add)
- CountryAustralia
- RegionSouth Australia
- SubRegionLimestone Coast
- AppellationCoonawarra