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Petaluma Coonawarra Red 1996

Sale price$99.99

— 1996 was an excellent year in Coonawarra
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— 95pts, Jeremy Oliver!
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— Sourced from a premium private cellar

Origin

South Australia , Australia

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SKU: PCCB199610 UCAU
  • 95 Points
TASTING NOTES

Petaluma Coonawarra Red 1996 is your invitation to savor a legendary moment from one of Australia's most treasured wine regions. This vintage captures the magic of 1996, a standout year in Coonawarra known for perfect growing conditions that brought deep, balanced flavors straight from the iconic terra rossa soil.

Expect rich, vibrant layers of dark cherry and blackberry that immediately draw you in, with just a whisper of eucalyptus, cedar, and spice adding complexity and charm. On the palate, this wine feels plush yet structured, with smooth tannins and a lingering finish that keeps the experience going long after the last sip.

With a coveted 95 points from renowned critic Jeremy Oliver and sourced from a premium private cellar, this bottle is a true collectible gem. It’s perfect for celebrating a milestone, treating yourself to a mindful evening, or pairing beautifully with a hearty roast or rich mushroom dish. Let this wine be the centerpiece of a moment worth remembering.

TASTING PROFILE
  • LIGHT
  • FULL
  • LOW TANNIN
  • TANNIC
  • SWEET
  • DRY
  • LOW ACIDITY
  • HIGH ACIDITY
Food Pairings:
  • Red Meat

Classification: Red

Variety: Cabernet Blend

Vintage: 1996

Bottle : 750ml (Bottle)

Country: Australia

Region: South Australia

Alcohol: 14.0%

Cellaring: 15 Plus Years

Scores

95/100

Taut, elegant long-term wine with distinctive herbal and minty aromas whose sweet bright red and black berry fruit marries with fine oak and firm, fine tannins.

Jeremy Oliver