PHOENIX CABERNET SAUVIGNON

The Phoenix name recognises the first winemaking company purchased by Douglas Austral Tolley , purchased in 1888.  This company began in 1858, as  “The Phoenix Winemaking and Distilling Company”, in Stepney, South Australia. In 1888 this was changed to “Tolley Scott Tolley” (T.S.T.) and remained with the family till 1960. D.A Tolley’s great grandson, Kym Tolley, has continued the unbroken family winemaking tradition, establishing Penley Estate in 1988.

The value and quality of Coonawarra was first recognised by D. A. Tolley who supplied oak barrels and equipment to the district as early as 1908, gaining access to the wines of Coonawarra.  To quote from early Tolley records: “The Coonawarra wines were distinctly different from Hope Valley (Tolley home vineyard site near Adelaide).  They were dark purple in colour and they had characteristic aroma whilst fermenting.”  Nothing has changed!

The balance is a key feature in all Penley wines.  This will ensure the wines will mature successfully in the bottle.  This wine shows dominance of spicy cabernet fruit, a dense ripeness with hints of smoky oak and grape tannin.  A wine made to enjoy while young, ripe but elegant, distinct Coonawarra cabernet sauvignon characters are evident. French oak is used;  50% of this oak was new, 50% second hand. Barrel fermentation provides a balanced integration of oak and fruit. To maintain the style, the amount of time in oak each year will vary with the vintage.
 

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