The family owned Penley Estate has gone through a rebirth in recent times. New wine maker Kate Goodman has introduced a far more contemporary style of wine making, partnered with well respected viticulturist David Paxton tending to the estate vineyards. A quiet revolution taking place with wines now produced from outside of Coonawarra.

The densest and darkest expression of the Penley line-up. There's a real succulence to Eos. Boysenberry, choc-coated blackberry and a little lick of printers ink. Sweet juicy dark plums and licorice allsorts, there's plenty going on here - all of the purple fruits. Slatey tannins support the fruit density, with a little hint of toasty French oak there too.

The '22 Eos is matured in 40% new French oak from a mix of coopers. Aromas of boysenberries off the tree, bleeding pomegranate and rhubarb stem, iron-enriched soils, resting meat and wattleseed spice. There is adzuki bean sweetness with a rush of powdery tannins that sweeps you right off your feet. Once you’ve made it back safely to earth you'll ponder just how mysterious and thought provoking a well-handled Aussie cab shiraz blend can be. There is a creaminess like the very highest quality dark chocolate, an interplay of bitterness and luxury that lingers across the palate. Truly a wine of intrigue and beauty. Date: Mar 2025; Drink to: 2036; Alcohol: 14.5%; Price: $100.00; Rating: 96 Points; James Halliday Wine Companion