Solera ONE Cabernet Sauvignon

A Premium wine inspired by the centuries-old Solera method.

Nose: A symphony of ripe raspberries, dried fig and boysenberries. Some rose petals and sandalwood incense. A hint of orange rind and caraway seed spice.

Palate: A wine that carries you away with its knitted fabric of fine tannins and heavenly fruit.

Originating in southern Spain, the Solera method is one of the world’s oldest winemaking traditions and is rarely used in Australian table wine. Rather than bottling a single vintage, each release carries forward a portion of every previous vintage, creating a perpetual reserve that grows richer and more complex over time.

In 2020, Halliday Wine Companion 2024 Winemaker of the Year Kate Goodman set aside an exceptional parcel of Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon to begin Penley’s Solera journey. From 2021 to 2023, each new vintage was blended into the reserve before returning to seasoned oak barrels.

Today, Solera ONE contains every vintage since the project began, preserving the character of the original wine while adding layers of complexity, depth and harmony.

Greater than the sum of its parts, Solera ONE is a singular expression of time, continuity and craftsmanship.

Every bottle carries a living thread from the first vintage laid down in 2020. That original wine will remain part of every future Solera release, creating a story that evolves with every harvest.