ACCLAIM HIGHLIGHTS
For more than three decades, Penny’s Hill has been recognised for producing expressive, site-driven wines from the heart of McLaren Vale. With a focus on quality, sustainability and regional character, our wines continue to earn acclaim on the local and international stage.
THE ICONS COLLECTION
One of the standout highlights since launching our new chapter of wines in 2024 was the debut release of the 2023 Yeenunga Grenache, awarded Best in Show at the Decanter World Wine Awards — the world’s largest and most influential wine competition.
2023 PENNY’S HILL ‘YEENUNGA’ GRENACHE
- TROPHY - BEST IN SHOW / 97 Points - Decanter World Wine Awards 2024
- 96 Points - Huon Hooke, The Real Review
- 95 Points - James Halliday Wine Companion, Marcus Ellis
- 94+ Points - Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front
- 94 Points - James Suckling.com, Ryan Montgomery
- 95+ Points - Winepilot, Tom Kline
- 95 Points - The Real Review, Aaron Brasher
- 94 Points - Robert Parker Wine Advocate, Erin Larkin
2023 PENNY’S HILL ‘YEENUNGA’ SHIRAZ
- 96 Points - Huon Hooke, The Real Review
- 95 Points – Marcus Ellis, Halliday Wine Companion
- 95 Points - Tom Kline, Winepilot
- 95 Points - Stuart Knox, The Real Review
- 94 Points - Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Pilot
2024 PENNY’S HILL ‘YEENUNGA’ GRENACHE
- 97 Points - QWine Reviews, Steve Leszczynski
- 96 Points – Marcus Ellis, Halliday Wine Companion
- 95 Points - Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front
- 95 Points - Tom Kline, Winepilot
THE SINGLE VINEYARD COLLECTION
Following an outstanding debut release, the Single Vineyard Collection has received the following honours.
PENNY’S HILL ‘SINGLE VINEYARD’ GRENACHE
2023 Vintage
- FIRST PLACE - James Halliday Grenache Challenge, 2024
- TROPHY - Best Wine Of Show - McLaren Vale Wine Show, 2024
- TROPHY - Best One Year Old Grenache - McLaren Vale Wine Show, 2024
- TROPHY - Best Grenache - McLaren Vale Wine Show, 2024
- TROPHY - Best Single Vineyard Grenache - McLaren Vale Wine Show, 2024
- TROPHY - Best Single Vineyard Viticulturalist, Kingsley Fuller - McLaren Vale Wine Show, 2024
- GOLD / 95 points - Sydney Royal Wine Show 2024
- GOLD / 95 Points - Decanter World Wine Awards 2024
- 95 Points - James Suckling.com, Ryan Montgomery
- 95 Points - Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front
- 94 Points - James Halliday Wine Companion, Marcus Ellis
- 94 Points - Robert Parker Wine Advocate, Erin Larkin
- 94 Points - Winepilot, Tom Kline
2024 Vintage:
- 95 Points - QWine Reviews, Steve Leszczynski
- 94 Points - Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front
- 94 Points - Tom Kline, Winepilot
PENNY’S HILL ‘SINGLE VINEYARD’ SHIRAZ
2022 Vintage
- SILVER - 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards
- 94+ Points - The Winepilot, Tom Kline
- 93 Points - The Wine Front, Campbell Mattinson
- 93 Points - Halliday Wine Companion, Marcus Ellis
- 92 Points - James Suckling.com, Ryan Montgomery
- 91 Points - Robert Parker Wine Advocate, Erin Larkin
PENNY’S HILL ‘SINGLE VINEYARD’ CABERNET SAUVIGNON
2023 Vintage
- SILVER - IWSC International Wine and Spirits Competition, 2025
- 95 Points – Marcus Ellis, Halliday Wine Companion
- 95 Points - 2025 SA Wine Guide, Winepilot, Shanteh Wale
- 95 Points - Wine Orbit, Sam Kim
- 93 Points - The Real Review, Huon Hooke
