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Penfolds - Koonunga Hill Shiraz 2016

Penfolds - Koonunga Hill Shiraz 2016

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3.2/5 (10 customers)

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 refined

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 alongside 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 12/20/2019

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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