The single vineyard Magill Estate Shiraz is intrinsically linked to Penfolds' beginnings. Sourced from the original Magill vineyard (5.2 ha) on the edge of Adelaide's eastern suburbs (just eight kilometres from the city's CBD), fruit is crushed, fermented and matured on-site at the original Penfolds Magill winery, established in 1844. First produced in 1983, Penfolds Magill Estate Shiraz is an elegant, medium-weight style with velvety texture and fine tannins, matured in both French and American oak. It is a sleek, contemporary wine, yet crafted in the old fashioned way in the 120+ year-old winery: hand-picked, vinified in open fermenters and then basket pressed. Careful vineyard management (sacrificial canes, fruit thinning, relegation), batching and subsequent separation of ferments delivers welcome dividends. "Classy! Stylish. Poised. Defined. As it should be! Weaned by hand - truly indulged in the vineyard, cellar & barrel! Best since 1998? I'm sure we'll find out soon!"(Peter Gago - Penfolds Chief Winemaker)

Colour: Dark red - to the rim. Nose: Perfumed and sweeter with air - potpourri florals, cola, nut and fig / quince paste. Consomme, savoury nuances - pea n' ham avec bone. Barrel fermentation, 100% new oak maturation, open fermenters and basket-pressing all leave their subtle yet recognisable aromatic imprints. Palate: Small, dark fruits - cranberry, redcurrant, dark cherry alongside green olive, with mocha / malt. Surprisingly succulent / juicy with smokey barrel ferment notes, fresh tobacco & cedar. A sheet of fine-grained tannins, balanced oak and mouthwatering acidity sign off texturally.