Dense ruby in colour. Blackberry and mocha aromas - Berry flavours with dark chocolate on the palate - Oak has integrated with the fruit finishing with chalky Tannins. Medium to full bodied. Excellent quality from the second cheapest Penfolds red wine Cuvée and good value - still with a good future. The Cabernet showing itself with a little astringency at the finish. At the Gold Coast.
Dense ruby in colour. Blackberry and mocha aromas - Berry flavours with dark chocolate on the palate - Oak has integrated with the fruit finishing with chalky Tannins. Medium to full bodied. Excellent quality from the second cheapest Penfolds red wine Cuvée and good value - still with a good future. The Cabernet showing itself with a little astringency at the finish. At the Gold Coast.
2 people found it helpfulJun 22nd, 2019It’s fair to say that every Penfolds Cuvée (possibly with the exception of the entry level Rawsons Retreat) is made to cellar. This includes this 2010 Koonunga Hill which cost $16.99. Plummy mocha chocolate notes on nose and palate - showing the Penfolds DNA.
It’s fair to say that every Penfolds Cuvée (possibly with the exception of the entry level Rawsons Retreat) is made to cellar. This includes this 2010 Koonunga Hill which cost $16.99. Plummy mocha chocolate notes on nose and palate - showing the Penfolds DNA.
2 people found it helpfulMar 23rd, 2019See previous notes from June 23 2019. Pruney plummy notes together with raspberry, blackberry and mocha. Similar on the medium bodied palate with aniseed and red licorice. The “76” cuvée commemorates the original 1976 Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet. My last bottle which cost $16.99 at the time. Proof again that all Penfolds reds are made to cellar - probably with the exception of the new entry level Rawsons Retreat.
See previous notes from June 23 2019. Pruney plummy notes together with raspberry, blackberry and mocha. Similar on the medium bodied palate with aniseed and red licorice. The “76” cuvée commemorates the original 1976 Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet. My last bottle which cost $16.99 at the time. Proof again that all Penfolds reds are made to cellar - probably with the exception of the new entry level Rawsons Retreat.
1 person found it helpfulMay 26th, 2020
Excellent everyday drinking wine. Paired perfectly with teriyaki chicken.
Excellent everyday drinking wine. Paired perfectly with teriyaki chicken.
1 person found it helpfulNov 26th, 2018Great to see the old retro Penfolds label commemorating the first Koonunga Hill in 1976. Koonunga Hill used to be Penfolds Entry Level Red and was remarkable how it to could be cellared. The Entry Level is now Rawsons Retreat. Shiraz dominant from the excellent 2010 vintage. Wonderful berry fruit with a touch of Liquorice. Ridiculously good value at $16.99 when I bought it in 2013. At least another 5 years plus of good drinking.
Great to see the old retro Penfolds label commemorating the first Koonunga Hill in 1976. Koonunga Hill used to be Penfolds Entry Level Red and was remarkable how it to could be cellared. The Entry Level is now Rawsons Retreat. Shiraz dominant from the excellent 2010 vintage. Wonderful berry fruit with a touch of Liquorice. Ridiculously good value at $16.99 when I bought it in 2013. At least another 5 years plus of good drinking.
1 person found it helpfulOct 4th, 2018
Fully mature and in tertiary fruit mode, all slumped Christmas pudding and dried fruits.
Fully mature and in tertiary fruit mode, all slumped Christmas pudding and dried fruits.
1 person found it helpfulOct 20th, 2017
👁 capa y densidad media alta 👃 potencia media mucho terciario, regaliz negro , ahumados y fruta negra madura, cargadito.... 👄 potente, madera demasiado presente, tánico y un poco cansino
👁 capa y densidad media alta 👃 potencia media mucho terciario, regaliz negro , ahumados y fruta negra madura, cargadito.... 👄 potente, madera demasiado presente, tánico y un poco cansino
Sep 5th, 2016
A bit of graphite with the black fruits. A touch peppery too. A bit young.
A bit of graphite with the black fruits. A touch peppery too. A bit young.
Feb 4th, 2016Surprisingly complex. I know this cuvée can age well but this is exceptional. Toasty, baking spices, blackberry. Medium body but long and silky palate. Besides that '76 is my birth year, I'm glad I have more bottles of this.
Surprisingly complex. I know this cuvée can age well but this is exceptional. Toasty, baking spices, blackberry. Medium body but long and silky palate. Besides that '76 is my birth year, I'm glad I have more bottles of this.
Nov 23rd, 2014Fruktig med fat karaktär. Smak av svarta vinbär och mörk choklad
Fruktig med fat karaktär. Smak av svarta vinbär och mörk choklad
Dec 28th, 2023
South Australia, Australia
