The 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
Block 42 Kalimna (100% Cabernet Sauvignon) spent 13 months in
100% new 300 liter American hogsheads. The result is an opaque
purple-colored Cabernet displaying a gorgeously intense perfume
of graphite, acacia flowers, black truffles, blueberries, and
blackberries. It is seamless, full-bodied, and opulent, with
amazing intensity as well as high tannin levels. The latter
component is largely concealed by a sensational cascade of fruit
and glycerin. This remarkable wine should age gracefully for
20-25 years. Importer: Southcorp, PWG Vintners, Napa, CA; tel.
(707) 258-8755
The 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
Block 42 Kalimna is produced from some of the finest parcels
Penfolds owns in their Kalimna and Koonunga Hill vineyards in
the Barossa Valley, and their Block 20 Vineyard in Coonawarra.
There are 550 cases of this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Its opaque
purple color is followed by intense aromas of blueberries,
blackberries, flowers, truffles, and damp earth. Voluptuous,
rich, beautifully textured, and seamless, this fabulous effort
dwarfs the outstanding Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon.
Interestingly, Penfolds has decided to package these wines in a
tall, heavy bottle with a retro-looking Penfolds label (I loved
the packaging) as well as screw caps. This sensational Cabernet
should have an uncanny aging potential of 20-25 years. Importer:
PWG Vintners, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 996-4504