Penfolds

Koonunga Hill South Australia Shiraz Cabernet

8.61143 ratings
8.735 pro ratings
South Australia, Australia
Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Penfolds has been producing wines since 1844 and led the development of Australian fine wine in the modern era. Deep Ruby with aromas of dark fruits with sweet notes. On the palate cherry and plum with cacao and vanilla spice. Firm grainy tannins, savory on a medium finish ending with nutty oaky notes. Tasting Sample.

Penfolds has been producing wines since 1844 and led the development of Australian fine wine in the modern era. Deep Ruby with aromas of dark fruits with sweet notes. On the palate cherry and plum with cacao and vanilla spice. Firm grainy tannins, savory on a medium finish ending with nutty oaky notes. Tasting Sample.

Oct 29th, 2023
Victor Charcan

Fine, nothing wrong with it, maybe the price/quality ratio. Expressive fruit, mostly dark, hints of Syrah like blood, blackberries, chocolate. Medium bodied, tamed tannins, easy, candy.

Fine, nothing wrong with it, maybe the price/quality ratio. Expressive fruit, mostly dark, hints of Syrah like blood, blackberries, chocolate. Medium bodied, tamed tannins, easy, candy.

Apr 14th, 2022
Rob Brobst III

Nice balance and some fruit left

Nice balance and some fruit left

Jul 4th, 2020
Bob McDonald

From Polar’s old Australian Tasting. This wine was at the end of its tether but still amazing for a 19 year old wine which would have cost less than $10 when released. Past its best and a bit porty on the nose. Idiosyncratic. Penfolds entry level red blend back in the day.

From Polar’s old Australian Tasting. This wine was at the end of its tether but still amazing for a 19 year old wine which would have cost less than $10 when released. Past its best and a bit porty on the nose. Idiosyncratic. Penfolds entry level red blend back in the day.

Aug 10th, 2019
Boris Mathiszik

Good Shiraz Cab blend. Objectively it’s 88 Pts, but I am on Exuma Island, Bahamas, and that makes it feel like 92 Pts, especially after 8 hours cruising through the cays in a small boat.

Good Shiraz Cab blend. Objectively it’s 88 Pts, but I am on Exuma Island, Bahamas, and that makes it feel like 92 Pts, especially after 8 hours cruising through the cays in a small boat.

Jan 6th, 2018
Antoine Pin

Wine Buyer Kroger/QFC

8.7

Good frozen pizza wine.

Good frozen pizza wine.

5 people found it helpfulMay 10th, 2014
Dean & Stephen

Full bodied and full of flavour, for £9 theirs nothing better.

Full bodied and full of flavour, for £9 theirs nothing better.

2 people found it helpfulJan 16th, 2016
Jesse Pender

Assistant Winemaker Delicato Family Vineyards

8.9

Velvety smooth initially. Funky Shiraz starts to kick in after being open for a bit. Nice Cab tannins. Excellent mix.

Velvety smooth initially. Funky Shiraz starts to kick in after being open for a bit. Nice Cab tannins. Excellent mix.

2 people found it helpfulOct 2nd, 2015
Jay Svoboda

One of Penfold's entry level wines so I wasn't expecting too much.

One of Penfold's entry level wines so I wasn't expecting too much.

2 people found it helpfulAug 31st, 2014
Barrett M

Barrett had this 3 years ago

Barrett had this 3 years ago

1 person found it helpfulOct 8th, 2021