Vintage: 2023
Tasting notes: Perfumed and poised, Penury 2023 opens with a swirl of dark cherry, rose petals and earthy spice—think cinnamon, musk and sandalwood. It’s light to medium in weight, but don’t be fooled: there’s depth, energy and a quiet intensity that builds with each sip. Silky tannins, vibrant fruit, and gentle spice make it a joy to drink now, especially with a decant—but it’s built to go the distance too. Tuck it away for 10–15 years if you’re patient.
Winemaker’s notes: Sourced from the same picturesque Denmark vineyard as our Chagrin Chardonnay and Meunier, Penury is a blend of three Pinot Noir clones - 777, 114 and 115 - crafted with care and a bit of barefoot charm. 2023 was a dream vintage in the Great Southern, and the fruit was so beautiful we kept stopping to snap photos in the vineyard.
Fermentation took place in three small open-top fermenters, using wild yeasts, gentle hand plunging and traditional foot stomping. The wine was then pressed to a mix of new and seasoned French oak for six months before bottling, unfined and unfiltered. The result? A Pinot with finesse, soul, and just enough wild edge to keep things interesting.
Reviews: 94 points - Erin Larkin, Wine Advocate.
“Ah! This is lovely. The 2023 Penury is all strawberries and cherries, with wisps of milk chocolate (à la the Flake chocolate bar) and blood orange, white pepper, spicy whole-bunch notes and a swag of very finely milled tannin in the mouth. This is attractive, elegant, supple and good. It's not a dense wine, but it's gently intense, almost sapid. It's very pretty, with attractive woodsy sort of spices. This is a product of the lovely 2023 season - one not to be underestimated in Western Australia.”
Alcohol 12.2%
Vintage: 2023
Tasting notes: Perfumed and poised, Penury 2023 opens with a swirl of dark cherry, rose petals and earthy spice—think cinnamon, musk and sandalwood. It’s light to medium in weight, but don’t be fooled: there’s depth, energy and a quiet intensity that builds with each sip. Silky tannins, vibrant fruit, and gentle spice make it a joy to drink now, especially with a decant—but it’s built to go the distance too. Tuck it away for 10–15 years if you’re patient.
Winemaker’s notes: Sourced from the same picturesque Denmark vineyard as our Chagrin Chardonnay and Meunier, Penury is a blend of three Pinot Noir clones - 777, 114 and 115 - crafted with care and a bit of barefoot charm. 2023 was a dream vintage in the Great Southern, and the fruit was so beautiful we kept stopping to snap photos in the vineyard.
Fermentation took place in three small open-top fermenters, using wild yeasts, gentle hand plunging and traditional foot stomping. The wine was then pressed to a mix of new and seasoned French oak for six months before bottling, unfined and unfiltered. The result? A Pinot with finesse, soul, and just enough wild edge to keep things interesting.
Reviews: 94 points - Erin Larkin, Wine Advocate.
“Ah! This is lovely. The 2023 Penury is all strawberries and cherries, with wisps of milk chocolate (à la the Flake chocolate bar) and blood orange, white pepper, spicy whole-bunch notes and a swag of very finely milled tannin in the mouth. This is attractive, elegant, supple and good. It's not a dense wine, but it's gently intense, almost sapid. It's very pretty, with attractive woodsy sort of spices. This is a product of the lovely 2023 season - one not to be underestimated in Western Australia.”
Alcohol 12.2%
