Winery PenfoldsThe Commander in Chief Shiraz - Cabernet
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or lamb.
Taste structure of the The Commander in Chief Shiraz - Cabernet from the Winery Penfolds
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the The Commander in Chief Shiraz - Cabernet of Winery Penfolds in the region of Australie du Sud is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the The Commander in Chief Shiraz - Cabernet of Winery Penfolds in the region of Australie du Sud often reveals types of flavors of oaky, red fruit or tobacco and sometimes also flavors of pepper, dark fruit or non oak.
Food and wine pairings with The Commander in Chief Shiraz - Cabernet
Pairings that work perfectly with The Commander in Chief Shiraz - Cabernet
Original food and wine pairings with The Commander in Chief Shiraz - Cabernet
The The Commander in Chief Shiraz - Cabernet of Winery Penfolds matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of tanjia, greek-style shepherd's pie or homemade meat/goat ravioli.
Details and technical informations about Winery Penfolds's The Commander in Chief Shiraz - Cabernet.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Structured, tannic reds, deeply coloured, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and graphite, underpinned by firm acidity and fine ageing potential. Cornerstone of the great Médoc estates (Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Julien) and signature of Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo. The world's most planted red variety, a natural cross of Cabernet Franc x Sauvignon Blanc born in Bordeaux.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of The Commander in Chief Shiraz - Cabernet from Winery Penfolds are 2017
Informations about the Winery Penfolds
The Winery Penfolds is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 198 wines for sale in the of Australie du Sud to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Australie du Sud
Cradle of the great Australian Shiraz: powerful, sun-drenched reds with notes of blackberry, candied plum, pepper, chocolate and eucalyptus, ample tannins and vibrant fruit (Barossa, McLaren Vale). Firm, minty Cabernet Sauvignon on Coonawarra (terra rossa). Dry, lemony Riesling from Clare and Eden Valley, straight and taut. Fresh Sauvignon and Chardonnay from Adelaide Hills.
The word of the wine: Bordeaux futures
Bordeaux wines are expected 2 to 3 years before bottling. In the spring following the harvest, the wines are offered by the châteaux to the Bordeaux wine merchants via the brokers.
