Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz
Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz is a medium-bodied red wine from South Australia, known for its rich and generous flavour profile. It displays vibrant red and dark berry fruits with layered spice and subtle oak influences, making it both approachable and complex. This wine offers excellent structure with supple ripe tannins, balanced acidity, and a lingering finish.
Aroma
The bouquet features ripe blackberries, plums, and cherries, intertwined with hints of vanilla, mocha, and gentle pepper spice. Some Christmas cake spices like cinnamon and nutmeg can also be detected, along with delicate floral notes.
Palate
On the palate, the wine unfolds with juicy kirsch, blackcurrant, and blue fruit flavours complemented by croissant and pastry-like sweetness. It offers a smooth, medium-bodied texture with balanced acidity and fine tannins, delivering a crisp and defined finish.
Finish
The finish is long and satisfying, with a touch of spice and a soft, plush mouthfeel that lingers pleasantly.
Pairing
Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz pairs excellently with grilled steaks, lamb chops, BBQ dishes, hearty pasta, and mature cheeses, making it a versatile choice for many meals.
This wine is well regarded for delivering premium quality and consistent flavour at an accessible price point.
Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz is a medium-bodied red wine from South Australia, known for its rich and generous flavour profile. It displays vibrant red and dark berry fruits with layered spice and subtle oak influences, making it both approachable and complex. This wine offers excellent structure with supple ripe tannins, balanced acidity, and a lingering finish.
Aroma
The bouquet features ripe blackberries, plums, and cherries, intertwined with hints of vanilla, mocha, and gentle pepper spice. Some Christmas cake spices like cinnamon and nutmeg can also be detected, along with delicate floral notes.
Palate
On the palate, the wine unfolds with juicy kirsch, blackcurrant, and blue fruit flavours complemented by croissant and pastry-like sweetness. It offers a smooth, medium-bodied texture with balanced acidity and fine tannins, delivering a crisp and defined finish.
Finish
The finish is long and satisfying, with a touch of spice and a soft, plush mouthfeel that lingers pleasantly.
Pairing
Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz pairs excellently with grilled steaks, lamb chops, BBQ dishes, hearty pasta, and mature cheeses, making it a versatile choice for many meals.
This wine is well regarded for delivering premium quality and consistent flavour at an accessible price point.
Description
Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz is a medium-bodied red wine from South Australia, known for its rich and generous flavour profile. It displays vibrant red and dark berry fruits with layered spice and subtle oak influences, making it both approachable and complex. This wine offers excellent structure with supple ripe tannins, balanced acidity, and a lingering finish.
Aroma
The bouquet features ripe blackberries, plums, and cherries, intertwined with hints of vanilla, mocha, and gentle pepper spice. Some Christmas cake spices like cinnamon and nutmeg can also be detected, along with delicate floral notes.
Palate
On the palate, the wine unfolds with juicy kirsch, blackcurrant, and blue fruit flavours complemented by croissant and pastry-like sweetness. It offers a smooth, medium-bodied texture with balanced acidity and fine tannins, delivering a crisp and defined finish.
Finish
The finish is long and satisfying, with a touch of spice and a soft, plush mouthfeel that lingers pleasantly.
Pairing
Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz pairs excellently with grilled steaks, lamb chops, BBQ dishes, hearty pasta, and mature cheeses, making it a versatile choice for many meals.
This wine is well regarded for delivering premium quality and consistent flavour at an accessible price point.
