- Winery: Lost Penny Wines
- Wine Region: Barossa Valley, South Australia
- Variety: Shiraz
- Vintage: 2020
- Price: $65
- Find it: From the winery direct
- Alcohol content: 15%
- You’ll like this if: You want a classic Barossa shiraz
- Body: Full
- Mouthfeel: Rich
- Taste: Intense, elegant, rich
- Flavours: Blackberry jam, chocolate, vanilla
- Enjoy it with: A special meal
- Food pairings: Braised beef, roast lamb
Wine review: Lost Penny 1891 Penny Shiraz
Recently I was sent some wines from Lost Penny Wines to try, and I’ve really enjoyed sampling my way through them. The Lost Penny 1891 Penny Shiraz caught my eye with its striking label that differentiates it from the rest of its range. I had to try it, and I’m so glad I did. Even though this wine could easily be cellared for many years to come, I couldn’t wait to try it out. And I was rewarded with a really special red. The name pays homage to the penny they found in their vineyard which still had its 1891 date on it after many years underground. They wanted to name this delicious wine in honour of the penny that helped shape their adventure.
The Lost Penny 1891 Penny Shiraz is perfect for lovers of classic Barossa Shiraz. It’s a heavy hitting with a full and complex structure that is packed full of mouth-filling flavours. On the nose, notes of blackberry jam, chocolate and vanilla come through. This follows through into the palate which is jammy and intense, with rich chocolate and a hint of spice. It’s rounded and full packing a real punch! This is the kind of wine that would be perfect alongside a nice meal or special occasion.
About Lost Penny Wines
The story of Lost Penny Wines has deep roots which began five generations ago after Nick and Carol Riebke’s ancestors came to the Barossa. They brought with them Shiraz cuttings with the hope of beginning a new life. Nick and Carol stumbled across a number of lost pennies in their family block from many years gone by when guests to the property would join together for social gatherings over a glass or two of wine. The name honours their connection to their family’s heritage.
Now, Nick and Carol join together as a family to produce their very own premium Barossa wines all from the same family blocks in Ebenezer. Their family has worked these blocks since the late 1800s. Their combined knowledge, passion, family heritage and dedication to preserving Barossa winemaking traditions are the focus of Lost Penny Wines.
You can find out more about this wine at the Lost Penny Wines website.
Note: This wine was sent as a sample. I was under no obligation to post about it.