Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet is a reflection of the Penfolds winemaking style and philosophy. Sourced from premium vineyards across South Australia, the wine is known for its full-flavoured style with excellent shiraz and cabernet sauvignon fruit, firm yet well-rounded structure and balanced oak. Made as a traditional 'Australian blend', the shiraz component provides fleshy fruit flavour while cabernet sauvignon provides a frame of fine grained tannins.
A gentle swirl of the glass reveals lifted peppercorn spice, a notable cabernet identity coming through despite being the minority partner in this blend. Red fruits and rhubarb shine through, while wet metal and ironstone minerality add further complexity. Savoury notes of brine and caperberry provide further aromatic intrigue. Flavours of blackberry, white plum and cherries provide a generous, sweet core. Mocha, spice and coffee round out a soft, silken palate. Fine powdery tannins hold everything together with a long, vibrant finish. A brick dust texture is braced by vibrant acidity. Very polished indeed.
Colour: Bright crimson red.
Aroma: A youthful Koonunga Hill disposition arises. dark sour-cherry, blackberry, rhubarb fruits abound. aromas of malt/oats/wheat germ with a green olive and pomegranate alert. integrated, supportive oak awoken.
Palate: Compact, defined. pomegranate/plum/dark berry fruits. a white chocolate mousse/creamy dairy chocolate flavour/texture amalgam. on the finish, a charry/smokey impression.
Food Pairing: You could opt for the complex and rich flavours of a beef Wellington, or a simple American-style beef burger.