Not bad but nothing spectacular about this wine. I honestly believe that the Penfold’s Koonunga Hill Shiraz/Cab is a superior wine despite its lesser price. We will see how it opens up and I may update my rating.
Not bad but nothing spectacular about this wine. I honestly believe that the Penfold’s Koonunga Hill Shiraz/Cab is a superior wine despite its lesser price. We will see how it opens up and I may update my rating.
Dec 9th, 2018
Nose: medium plus alcohol, strong cab smell, leaves (eucalyptus?), mint
Taste: dry, medium plus alcohol, strong cab flavor, oak-rich, slightly sweet after taste,
Nose: medium plus alcohol, strong cab smell, leaves (eucalyptus?), mint
Taste: dry, medium plus alcohol, strong cab flavor, oak-rich, slightly sweet after taste,
2 people found it helpfulFeb 2nd, 2017
First taste of this newer Penfolds release - true to form - quality, value but very much by the book for Penfolds
First taste of this newer Penfolds release - true to form - quality, value but very much by the book for Penfolds
1 person found it helpfulApr 30th, 2015
Dark fruit, chocolate cordial, jammy with olive/iron/something rusty (not rustic)
Dark fruit, chocolate cordial, jammy with olive/iron/something rusty (not rustic)
1 person found it helpfulApr 24th, 2015
Apparently they needed shelf space for the 37th version of Ménage à Trois, Sunrise, a breakfast white.
Black fruit with a tinge of stone fruit, oak-driven vanilla, dark chocolate and an edge of mint. Not inspiring, but classic, nonetheless.
#krogering
Apparently they needed shelf space for the 37th version of Ménage à Trois, Sunrise, a breakfast white.
Black fruit with a tinge of stone fruit, oak-driven vanilla, dark chocolate and an edge of mint. Not inspiring, but classic, nonetheless.
#krogering
Feb 10th, 2017
This afternoon the wine I have decided to open was a Christmas gift from my parish priest. The 2011 Penfolds Bin 8 Cabernet Sauvignon - Shiraz blend, 62% Cab. Sauv. and 38% Shiraz.
On the nose is dark jammy fruit, black raspberry, black cherry, blueberry, prune, black currant, licorice, violet, lavender and graphite.
On the palate the dark fruit comes through but not jammy, blackberry, black cherry, boysenberry, cranberry, star anise and graphite.
A very silky smooth mouthfeel with medium acidity, medium granular tannins and a pleasingly medium finish.
Have a prosperous and healthy New Year. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷
This afternoon the wine I have decided to open was a Christmas gift from my parish priest. The 2011 Penfolds Bin 8 Cabernet Sauvignon - Shiraz blend, 62% Cab. Sauv. and 38% Shiraz.
On the nose is dark jammy fruit, black raspberry, black cherry, blueberry, prune, black currant, licorice, violet, lavender and graphite.
On the palate the dark fruit comes through but not jammy, blackberry, black cherry, boysenberry, cranberry, star anise and graphite.
A very silky smooth mouthfeel with medium acidity, medium granular tannins and a pleasingly medium finish.
Have a prosperous and healthy New Year. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷
Jan 7th, 2017
South Australia, Australia
