2019 First XI Cabernet Sauvignon Cellar Release
Situated on the southern boundary of Coonawarra (Aboriginal for Honeysuckle), the old Penola Cricket Ground first saw a ball bowled in anger and the flashing cover drives of local champions in 1950 but was retired in 1996. The Barry family purchased the 30 acres of vacant land in 1997. To preserve a little piece of the of Coonawarra cricketing history, the original pavilion was retained, and the vines, first planted in 1999, were positioned around the cricket pitch.The First XI honours the legends of Australian cricket. Those elite sportsmen who have achieved the distinction of representing their country at the highest level - the best of the best. To honour this standard, the First XI is only produced in exceptional years.
This may be the only premium vineyard with its very own cricket field. Jim Barry purchased the retired Penola cricket ground, pitch and pavilion in 1997 and planted it to Cabernet Sauvignon.
Situated along the famous Terra Rossa strip in Coonawarra, the vineyard produces Cabernet Sauvignon of the highest quality, Small quantities of this hand-crafted wine are only released in exceptional vintages when the quality is considered outstanding.
The First XI honours those who have done battle on this historic and unique site.
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