Robert Parker, Jr.'s The Wine Advocate:  "An outstanding wine of exceptional complexity and character.  The most distinctive of blends, considering the sources, is the 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon (65%) – Shiraz (35%) “Cellar Reserve.” The Cabernet component is sourced from Coonawarra and the Shiraz from Barossa. Opaque purple/black in color, the nose is redolent of pain grille, vanilla, Asian spices, violets, black currants, and blackberry liqueur. Full-bodied and firm on the palate, the wine has excellent depth, gobs of ripe fruit, and good balance but is an infant developmentally.

Penfolds, arguably Australia’s most famous winery, continues to perform at a high level under the leadership of Head Winemaker, Peter Gago."  The Wine Advocate, October, 2007. 

Size:  750 ml
Varietal:  65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Shiraz
Vintage:  2005
Region:  Coonawarra and Barossa, South Australia