About Penny's Hill Cracking Black Shiraz
Penny's Hill Cracking Black Shiraz is a bold and expressive McLaren Vale Shiraz that opens with a deep, inky garnet hue and an immediately captivating nose of dark plum, blackberry compote, and cracked black pepper, underscored by hints of dark chocolate and smoked meat. On the palate, this wine delivers a rich, concentrated core of black cherry, boysenberry, and cassis, woven together with layers of mocha, licorice, and toasted oak. The tannins are firm yet plush, providing excellent structure without overwhelming the fruit. The finish is long, warming, and persistent, leaving a satisfying trail of dark spice and earthy minerality that lingers well after the last sip.
Full BodydryServe 16–18°C
- Bold
- Inky
- Spicy
- Rich
- Full-bodied
- Structured
Sommelier's Notes
AI-curated tasting insights
Flavour Profile
Primary
- Blackberry compote
- Dark plum
- Black cherry
- Boysenberry
- Cassis
Secondary
- Cracked black pepper
- Dark chocolate and mocha
- Licorice and anise
- Toasted American and French oak
Finish
Long and warming with persistent dark spice, smoked earth, and a lingering cocoa bitterness that speaks to the wine's McLaren Vale depth.
Food Pairings
- Slow-braised beef short ribs with red wine reduction
- Char-grilled lamb cutlets with chimichurri
- Aged hard cheeses such as Manchego or aged cheddar
- Venison or kangaroo with roasted root vegetables
- Mushroom and truffle risotto
- Dark chocolate fondant or bitter chocolate tart
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