Penfolds Koonunga Hills Shiraz-Cabernet
2019, 70% Shiraz, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, Australia
Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet is a multi-district blend, based largely on Barossa, McLaren Vale and Coonawarra fruit. It is a classic Penfolds maturation-style wine where fruit complexity and vivacity, rather than oak, are brought to the fore. The wine shows all the rich voluptuousness and alluring spice of great Australian Shiraz and adds a welcome element of structure and spine, thanks to some premium Cabernet Sauvignon fruit. Although remaining true to its origins of style, there has been a steady progression of refinement. Increased fragrancy and richness of fruit, buoyancy and weight gives this wine immediate appeal and outstanding cellar-ability over the medium term. (from the vintner)