Cellar Reserve Pinot Noir
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Typically best enjoyed 3 to 8 years from vintage release.
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Roasted duck, creamy mushroom risotto, seared salmon
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Penfolds Cellar Reserve Pinot Noir represents a fascinating departure from the bold, robust Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon blends that historically defined the estate's global reputation. Launched as a platform for experimentation and small-batch innovation, the Cellar Reserve label allows Penfolds winemakers to explore alternative styles and cool-climate terroirs. Sourced primarily from the elevated, cool-climate vineyards of the Adelaide Hills in South Australia, this Pinot Noir showcases a lighter, more ethereal side of the Penfolds portfolio. The fruit is carefully hand-picked and fermented in open fermenters before undergoing maturation in seasoned and new French oak barriques. This process preserves the delicate, perfume-driven character of the variety—marked by bright red cherries, wild strawberries, and subtle savory undertones—while maintaining the structural integrity and precision that is the hallmark of Penfolds winemaking.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1844 by Dr. Christopher and Mary Penfold at Magill Estate near Adelaide, Penfolds is one of Australia's oldest and most iconic wineries, now headquartered in Nuriootpa, South Australia. The estate is celebrated for pioneering a unique house style centered on multi-regional and multi-vineyard blending, a philosophy perfected by legendary winemaker Max Schubert in the mid-20th century. Penfolds is globally renowned for its robust, structured red wines aged in premium oak, most notably its flagship Grange—a rich, collectible Shiraz-based blend—alongside acclaimed expressions like Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz and Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon. Today, while maintaining its deep South Australian roots, the producer has expanded its winemaking footprint to include exceptional terroirs in California, Bordeaux, and beyond.