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Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz-Cabernet 2006
Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz-Cabernet 2006

Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz-Cabernet 2006


Red Wine

from South Australia, Australia

ratings pedigree (past vintages):
International Wine Cellar International Wine Cellar 88 point ratingInternational Wine Cellar International Wine Cellar 88 point rating
Australian Wine Companion Australian Wine Companion 88 point ratingAustralian Wine Companion Australian Wine Companion 88 point rating
(1)
2004
The Wine Advocate The Wine Advocate 91 point ratingThe Wine Advocate The Wine Advocate 91 point rating
1997
Wine Enthusiast Wine Enthusiast 88 point ratingWine Enthusiast Wine Enthusiast 88 point rating
1996
The Wine Advocate The Wine Advocate 91 point ratingThe Wine Advocate The Wine Advocate 91 point rating
1990
The Wine Advocate The Wine Advocate 92 point ratingThe Wine Advocate The Wine Advocate 92 point rating
1986
The Wine Advocate The Wine Advocate 91 point ratingThe Wine Advocate The Wine Advocate 91 point rating
1976
The Wine Advocate The Wine Advocate 95 point ratingThe Wine Advocate The Wine Advocate 95 point rating
Price: $9.49
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Item No. 95424 
red wine style:
Light & Fruity Smooth & Supple Earthy & Spicy Big & Bold
winemaker's notes:

"The Cabernet and Shiraz blends begin with the 2006 Shiraz (70%) – Cabernet Sauvignon (22%) "Koonunga Hill". Purple-colored, the wine offers meaty black currant, blackberry, and blueberry aromas. On the palate the wine exhibits remarkable focus and structure for its humble price. The fruit is grapy and primary as well as intensely flavored. It should evolve for several years and drink well through 2022 if not longer. It is a fantastic value. As an aside, Peter Gago presented a 1976 Koonunga Hill to demonstrate the aging potential of this cuvee. The wine was showing a bit of age aromatically but none on the palate. At age 31, this wine (which probably cost several dollars on release) is right at its peak (my score 94 points)." - Wine Advocate

user reviews:
The top 3 most liked reviews for this wine.
rating (9/17/2010):
Had a few bottles at a family gathering and everyone enjoyed it very much. A good all-around red at a reasonable price for this type of thing.
rating (9/28/2010):
I don't understand the 91 rating on this wine. It'd say that it's definitely worth $10... but this is exactly the kind of wine that makes me less excited about the "90 point wines for under $20" lists.
DonM - Carson City, NV (read all my reviews)
rating (9/25/2010):
Like others I am scratching my head over the 91 rating. That said, this wine is very drinkable and pleasant, though I would not call it remarkable. With a medium body and low tannins, it is versatile for pairing. Berry flavors and pepper are present but not strong. I've enjoyed having this wine around as a daily sipping wine.
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