2019 The Black Chook McLaren Vale Shiraz Viognier

Its Origins

Our Penny’s Hill Cellar Door chook house is home to The Black Chook brand’s namesake, the original “Black Chook” who can be seen scratching and pecking for grubs under the big old gum tree as you enjoy a taste of The Black Chook wine. Sourcing premium fruit from some of South Australia’s eminent wine regions, The Black Chook range struts affordable wines to be enjoyed, shared and celebrated. Penny’s Hill was founded in 1988 on the rolling foothills east of McLaren Vale. The 32 ha (80 acre) grazing property, a prized piedmont position with commanding views over the waters of Gulf St. Vincent, promised all the elements for a great vineyard. Named Penny’s Hill Vineyard after the hill at the base of which it is sited, the property was planted to vines in 1991 to a unique narrow-row configuration to maximise vineyard productivity and grape and wine quality. Now ownership and management of the business has passed from founder Tony Parkinson to his good friend and fellow South Australian winemaker Warren Randall, joining the Randall Wine Group.