Penfolds
Magil Estate Shiraz 2018
| Denomination | N/A |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | South Australia (Australia) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Syrah |
| Aging | 17 months in French (30% new) and American (20% new) oak |
- Origin and vintage: Produced in 2018 from the Magill vineyard, South Australia
- Grape variety and style: 100% Syrah, still dry red, medium-bodied, 14.5% alcohol
- Oak ageing: 17 months in barrels, 30% new French oak and 20% new American oak
- Aromas and colour: Bright cherry red, notes of violet, flowers, spices and mineral accents
- Taste and serving: Cherry, cranberry and pistachio, fine tannins, decant for 1 hour
Description
What kind of wine it is
Penfolds Magill Estate Shiraz is a still red wine that precisely expresses the characteristics of Shiraz. In the glass, it displays a bright cherry red colour, hinting at a layered aromatic profile. On the nose, clear notes of berries and cherry emerge, enriched by a floral bouquet of violets and white flowers. The medium-bodied palate is supported by an interwoven structure and juicy acidity. On the palate, hints of cranberry and pistachio blend with fine, feather-like tannins, ensuring a clean, balanced and finely spiced finish.
Where it comes from
This elegant red draws its identity from the Magill vineyard, located on the edge of Adelaide's eastern suburbs in South Australia. Its single-site origin enhances a unique terroir, where the soils and microclimate decisively influence the development of the Shiraz grapes. These natural factors give the wine a distinctive silky texture and pronounced aromatic intensity. This historic estate represents the original heart of Penfolds, allowing the grape variety to express a measured and unmistakable territorial identity.
How it is produced
Vinification begins with a rigorous manual harvest, followed by fermentation in traditional vats to preserve the clarity of the fruit. The wine is then aged for seventeen months in French and American oak barrels, an essential step that enriches the flavour profile. During this maturation, the wood integrates the bouquet with delicate creamy hints of vanilla, subtle mineral notes and toasted nuances. The meticulous work in the cellar results in a consistent and fleshy sip, perfectly balanced between varietal fragrances and an enveloping spicy imprint.
History and Curiosities
The Penfolds Magill Estate Shiraz is an iconic red wine that expresses the authentic terroir of South Australia. Born from the historic vineyards of Adelaide, the bottle features the engraving “ESTD 1844”, a tribute to the winery’s roots. The excellent 2018 vintage, widely acclaimed by critics, reveals the seductive “interwoven structure” praised by winemaker Peter Gago. Thanks to a rigorous manual harvest and a refined 17-month maturation in French and American oak, it offers a memorable sip with a superb ageing potential of 10-15 years.
Awards
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2018
91/100
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2018
92/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2018
94/100
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Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Oenologist: Peter Gago
In 1844 Dr Penfold and his wife Mary purchased the Mackgill estate, "comprising 500 acres of the choicest land." By all accounts it was Mary Penfold who was responsible for the management and early winemaking responsibilities of the fledgling wine estate. Initially the wines - made from grenache – were prescribed as tonic wines for anaemic patients and the famous Penfolds slogan ‘1844 to evermore’ harks back to its origins as a prescribed tonic.
The 1990s was a period of intense winemaking trials. The ‘White Grange’ project saw the release of Penfolds Yattarna Chardonnay. The barrage of media attention was extraordinary, illustrating Australia’s national interest in the Penfolds brand. Red wine trials resulted in the release of Penfolds’ first Barossa shiraz, RWT (Red Winemaking Trial).
In 2002 veteran oenologist Peter Gago became Chief Winemaker and since that time Penfolds has reached into every major wine market in the world. The strength of Penfolds is that the wine comes first. Penfolds’ range of table wines is utterly Australian, evoking a generosity of spirit and the beauty of the Australian landscape Read more
| Name | Penfolds Magil Estate Shiraz 2018 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | N/A |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Syrah |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | South Australia |
| Vendor | Penfolds |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Penfolds Magill Estate Shiraz is an iconic red wine that expresses the authentic terroir of South Australia. Born from the historic vineyards of Adelaide, the bottle features the engraving "ESTD 1844", a tribute to the winery’s roots. The excellent 2018 vintage, widely acclaimed by critics, reveals the seductive "interwoven structure" praised by winemaker Peter Gago. Thanks to a rigorous manual harvest and a refined 17-month maturation in French and American oak, it offers a memorable sip with a superb ageing potential of 10 5 years. |
| Origin | Vineyard Magill (Magill Estate), on the outskirts of the eastern suburbs of Adelaide, South Australia |
| Production technique | Manual harvest and fermentation in traditional vats; ageing for 17 months in French (30% new) and American (20% new) oak barrels |
| Wine making | Manual harvest and fermentation in traditional vats; aged for 17 months in French oak barrels (30% new) and American oak barrels (20% new). |
| Aging | 17 months in French (30% new) and American (20% new) oak |
| Total acidity | 7.3 gr/L |
| PH | 3.52 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |