Their wine-making history dates back to 1844, but it really began with a red sports car in 1945. It was a collision of hearts and minds, a collision that had been 100 years in the making – refined and distilled from two pioneering winemaking families. When Reginald Lester Tolley rolled up to a function in his red sports car, Judith Anne Penfold Hyland was suitably impressed by the car and rather taken by the man behind the wheel. Sparks flew, romance blossomed and Penley was conceived (as a business name) in 1947 after Reginald and Judith married. However, it wasn’t until 1988 that the Penley name came to life, that it finally bore fruit, so to speak. That’s when they (the children of Reginald and Judith) decided to create their own wines – put their own label on tradition.

Penley Estate Hyland Shiraz 2020 is everything you'd want in a full-bodied shiraz. Rich, dark and dense, the Hyland features notes of brooding dark fruits that give way to star anise, leather and chocolate, ably supported by French oak. It's structured, intensely flavoured and ready to be drunk now, preferably with a hearty meal of osso bucco.

The Finer Details
Style - Red Wine
Varietal - Shiraz
Country - Australia
Region - Coonawarra
Vintage - 2020
Bottle Size - 750ml
ABV - 14%
Other - Vegan Friendly
Closure - Screw Cap