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Penumbra by Colin Glaetzer Old Vine Shiraz 2021

Big, bold Barossa from Colin Glaetzer. Old vines, deep fruit and serious swagger – 95pts TWC panel. A modern classic that doesn’t hold back.

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Big, bold Barossa from Colin Glaetzer. Old vines, deep fruit and serious swagger – 95pts TWC panel. A modern classic that doesn’t hold back.

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Review Score 95

Tasting Notes

Intense very dark red/purple colour. Nose of dark fruits plums blackberry with spice. Elegant but intense juicy flavours with soft fruit and oak tannins . Great balance and length with texture. Great drinking now but will also benefit from 5-10 years of good cellaring.

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A bottle of 2021 Penumbra by Colin Glaetzer Old Vine Shiraz 750ml Red Wine
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  • A bottle of 2021 Penumbra by Colin Glaetzer Old Vine Shiraz 750ml Red Wine
mobile^Penumbra by Colin Glaetzer Old Vine Shiraz 2021
A bottle of 2021 Penumbra by Colin Glaetzer Old Vine Shiraz 750ml Red Wine

Tasting Notes

Intense very dark red/purple colour. Nose of dark fruits plums blackberry with spice. Elegant but intense juicy flavours with soft fruit and oak tannins . Great balance and length with texture. Great drinking now but will also benefit from 5-10 years of good cellaring.

Product Highlights

The name Glaetzer pretty much guarantees a beautiful bottle of Aussie red. With a winemaking history dating back to 1888, the Glaetzer family are true pioneers of the Australian wine industry.

A talent for capturing what makes our wines so special runs in the family. Colin Glaetzer and his son Ben are both highly acclaimed – Ben was even named Wine Personality of the Year in 2005.

This Old Vine Shiraz is elegant, classic, and unmistakably Barossan. The kind of wine we know you'll love.

The vines used are up to 70 years old, delivering a concentrated, intense, and deeply delicious Shiraz that disappears from the glass a little too easily.

It's a go-to red – bold, plush and comforting. So good, you’ll want to drink it every day.

Overall rating: 4.755102 / 5 from 49 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Customers highly appreciate the 2021 Penumbra by Colin Glaetzer Old Vine Shiraz for its exceptional taste and quality. The wine is praised for its great flavor and reasonable price, making it a popular choice among wine enthusiasts.

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  • Shiraz Quality: 24%
  • Wine Satisfaction: 27%

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Review highlights

  • "Such a great full bodied wine reasonably priced, great tanins, smooth and easy to enjoy." — Tony F.
  • "Great full fruit old vine Shiraz." — Robert G.
  • "The 2021 Penumbra Shiraz is a permanent feature in my wine rack." — Margo C.

Reviews

Penumbra has flavours that can

"Penumbra has flavours that can only come from old vines. Concentrated magic in a bottle. Smooth, impeccably crafted, a drop to celebrate with."

— David G. (5/5)

Spectacular

"I love this wine - a classic Barossa shiraz. I'm afraid I don't have the necessary language to describe its qualities, other than to say that all in my household thorough enjoy every mouthful."

— David B. (5/5)

Penumbra shiraz 2021

"Very good. Just pipped by my having Dig Ridge 2021 shiraz to compare it with"

— Kevin H. (4/5)

You Won’t Like It

"Many Vintages ago I bought 12 bottles as Colin is a neighbor in Port Douglas. I was a big fan of all the Glaetzer Wines. Penumbra was something everyone would say wow. I wrote a review and told the truth. My next order I was told we have none and you may have to wait. I learned a lesson when I am asked to write a review……tell them it’s undrinkable. A much over rated wine and over priced. I only cook with it. Hopefully this works as I am due to reorder."

— Andrew P. (5/5)

Penumbra Old Vine Shiraz 21 Vintage

"Very good wine this. Medium to full bodied, tasty and smooth - hard to stop sipping."

— Peter M. (5/5)

Penumbra 2021 shiraz

"Just as I remember it when last enjoyed several years ago. The bottles can stay in the cellar a while longer and improve"

— David T. (5/5)

Penumbra old vine Shiraz 2021

"Value for money"

— Ian M. (5/5)

Consistently good wine.

"This is my go-to wine, which never disappoints."

— John F. (4/5)

As above

"excellent advise, drinks even better. 👍😜"

— Robert N. (5/5)

Love Penumbra!

"We keep buying this red on repeat. It is a favourite in our house for enjoying it during the week!"

— Renata P. (5/5)

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