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Penfolds - Koonunga Hill Shiraz 2016

Penfolds - Koonunga Hill Shiraz 2016

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A classic from Penfolds, Koonunga Hill offers a chance to enjoy a prestigious wine at a reasonable price. As part of the illustrious Penfolds lineage, this vintage is a true icon. Fruity, silky, and light, it pairs beautifully with fine cuts of red meat. A true ode to pleasure and indulgence! - Screw-cap packaging -

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Estate

Penfolds

Vintage

Koonunga Hill Shiraz

Vintage

2016

Designation

Australie Méridionale

Region

Australia

Grape Varieties

100 % Shiraz

Regions

Selected vineyard plots from the Padthaway, McLaren Vale, Wrattonbully, and Barossa Valley regions

Viticulture

Traditional and well-crafted

Grape Harvest

At optimal maturity

Livestock Farming

11 months in French and American oak barrels

Alcohol content

14%

Eye

Purple dress

Nose

Notes of blackberry and raspberry, followed by blackcurrant and forest floor, finishing with a hint of paprika

Palate

Straightforward and majestic, with generous fruit, supple tannins, and a spicy finish

Serve

At 16-17°C

Drink before

2023

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Whether served as part of a cocktail reception or paired with beef lasagna or tandoori chicken...

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3.2/5

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Review by Mr. PIERRE G. Published on February 8, 2020

A heavy wine, too powerful and lacking any finesse

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Review by Mr. OLIVIER L. Published on December 20, 2019

A nice discovery and good value for the money, in my opinion. I don't detect the notes of forest floor mentioned in the tasting notes; it's a wine with intense fruit, and that's what gives it its charm—at least for me. It has a lovely smoothness.

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Review by Mr. DANIEL R. Published on 11/09/2024

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Review by Mr. RAPHAEL G. Published on September 7, 2020

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Review by Mr. FREDERIC L. Published on January 12, 2020

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