Tuesday Blind Tastings

Penna Lane Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Clare Valley, Australia

Price: $20

Rating: 90

Source: Cellar

Description: A dark colour with purple on the rim. Mint, spice and pepper on the nose. The palate was soft and rich. Drinking at its peak.

Tasting date: 19 July 2016

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