As the bigger sibling of Woop Woop, The Chook once again represents a collaboration between Ben Riggs the wine maker at Penny's Hill, and Tony Parkinson, proprietor of Penny's Hill. The Chook is sourced from McLaren Vale, known for it's consistent, Mediterranean-type climate and Langhorne Creek which characteristically produces Shiraz that is spicy, flavorful and elegant.
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Australia » South Australia
James Suckling 90 "Lots of licorice and tea leaf with meat and blackberry aromas. Full body, soft and lightly velvety sparkling red wine. Flavorful finish. Drink
Wine Spectator 91 "Taut and focused, wrapping fine tannins around a lean core of licorice, mineral and blackberry flavors. Comes together into a long and expressive
Stephen Tanzer 90 "Inky purple. Vibrant, intensely spicy aromas of blackberry, boysenberry, cracked pepper and fresh flowers. Elegant, full-bodied black and blue fruit flavors
Wine Advocate 90 "Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2011 Shiraz Viognier offers notes of ripe blackberries, cassis and tar with an undercurrent of mocha, raw meat
Wine Advocate 90 "Deep garnet-purple in color and replete with lifted notes of ripe blackberries, freshly crushed blackcurrants and fresh mint with hints of pepper and
Vinous Media 90 "Bright ruby-red. Pungent, spice-accented aromas of ripe red berries and violet, with a subtle touch of smokiness emerging slowly. Bright and energetic on
Wine Spectator 89 "Savory, with a teriyaki edge to the plush berry and cherry flavors. Fresh loam notes lead to an appealing bite of tannins on
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