The palate reflects the nose, with deeper plum and red-fruits, although there is further depth, akin to rhubarb compote.

PENFOLDS Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon has
established itself as one of Australia’s favourite premium red
wines. Since its first vintage in 1976, Koonunga Hill’s reputation
has been built upon its affordable price, its approachability in its
youth, with the potential to develop if carefully cellared.

Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet is very much 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 fruit,
firm yet well-rounded structure and balanced oak.

Made as a traditional ‘Australian blend’, the Shiraz component
provides fleshy fruit flavour while Cabernet provides a frame of
fine grained tannins.

Winemaker comments by
Peter Gago – PENFOLDS Chief
Winemaker

VINEYARD REGION
Sourced from premium vineyards across South
Australia, including parcels from McLaren Vale,
Barossa and the Limestone Coast.

VINTAGE CONDITIONS
The 2007 vintage was difficult with low winter
temperatures threatening severe frosts, followed
by unusually high summer temperatures which
placed pressure on water resources. The resulting
fruit ripened quickly and was harvested early with
full flavours, fine structure and balance.

GRAPE VARIETY
Shiraz (70%), Cabernet Sauvignon (30%)

MATURATION
The majority of this wine was matured for 12
months in a combination of seasoned American
and French oak, while a smaller component was
matured in stainless steel to retain a fruit focus.

WINE ANALYSIS
Alc/Vol: 13.50%
Acidity: 6.4g/L
pH: 3.6

LAST TASTED
December 2008

PEAK DRINKING
Now to 2015

FOOD MATCHES
Ideal with rich tomato based Mediterranean dishes.

COLOUR
Bright crimson.

NOSE
The nose is redolent of fresh pudding mixture and
mixed red berries (raspberry and strawberry).
There’s an immediate fragrance that jumps out the
glass, with subtle glace fruit and sorbet edges and
just the right inflection of cedary, seasoned oak.

PALATE
The palate reflects the nose, with deeper plum and
red-fruits, although there is further depth, akin to
rhubarb compote. Texturally there is a rolling
persistence and a Claret-like grip that is eminently
Penfolds. The chocolate like finish is Koonunga
Hill through and through, with fine grained
tannins.