2004 Penfolds Block 42 Kalimna Cabernet Sauvignon, Barossa Valley, Australia

2004 Penfolds Block 42 Kalimna Cabernet Sauvignon, Barossa Valley, Australia image

(97 points) It's not known exactly when the Kalimna Block 42 was planted but there are suggestions that the vines existed during the latter part of the 19th Century. They could be the oldest Cabernet vines in the world, although the famous Metala Cabernet vineyard in Langhorne Creek was known to have been planted in 1891 so could very well pre-date Kalimna. Regardless, I've been there and the vines are truly old. Only very rarely does Penfolds release this as a single vineyard wine, when the Cabernet is so fabulous it can't possibly be blended. The 2004 Block 42 Kalimna Cabernet Sauvignon was such a vintage. Matured in 100% new American hogsheads for 13 months, it displays a very deep garnet-purple color and profoundly earthy / gamey aromas over black cherry preserves, creme de cassis plus scents of leather, pencil shavings, Mediterranean herbs, black truffles, underbrush and black olives. The elegant, medium-bodied palate is tightly-knit and led by structure with a high level of grainy tannins, very high acid and a long earthy finish. Approachable now, it should continue to evolve and drink to 2025 . Wine Advocate # 192 Dec 2010


  • List Price: $1250.00

  • Sale Price: $1000.00

Quantity in Stock: 2

add to cart

continue shopping
Cart Summary

Your shopping cart is empty!

Wine Watch Events

Wine Cave is Available for a Private Dining Experience

Sat, Jun 14, 2025

We will take up to 16 people but will accept as few as 6 for a curated dinner by Chef Toni.  We ...

Super Chateauneuf du Pape Rhone Wine Tasting back to 1983

Sat, Jun 14, 2025

  Super Chateauneuf du Pape Rhone Wine Tasting back to 1983 Saturday, June 14, 2025  7:...

Happy Hour Wine Tasting Featuring Bordeaux

Thu, Jun 19, 2025

  If God forbade drinking, would He have made wine so good? Cardinal Richeleu   Bord...

Wine Cave is Available for a Private Dining Experience

Thu, Jun 19, 2025

We will take up to 16 people but will accept as few as 6 for a curated dinner by Chef Toni.  We ...

Wine Cave is Available for a Private Dining Experience

Fri, Jun 20, 2025

We will take up to 16 people but will accept as few as 6 for a curated dinner by Chef Toni.  We ...

2000 Vintage Bordeaux Tasting Featuring Lynch Bages, Pichon Comtesse, Pichon Baron, Figeac, Graud Larose, Leoville Barton and more...

Fri, Jun 20, 2025

"Never understood a single word he said but I helped him drink his wine…and he always h...

1990s Vintage California Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Tasting

Sat, Jun 21, 2025

1990s California Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Tasting Saturday, June 21st 7:30 PM   1990 Chate...

Wine Cave is Available for a Private Dining Experience

Sat, Jun 21, 2025

We will take up to 16 people but will accept as few as 6 for a curated dinner by Chef Toni.  We ...

Wine Bar is Closed for a Private Event

Tue, Jun 24, 2025

Wine Bar is Closed for a Private Event - Gildas Club

Jarvis Winery Napa Valley Wine Tasting with Special Guest Sil Coccia

Wed, Jun 25, 2025

"If all be true that I do think, There are five reasons we should drink: Good wine a friend or being dry or lest we ...