Penfolds Koonunga Hill Seventy Six Shiraz Cabernet

Tasting note: Notes of graphite and a touch of walnut varnish. The nose has a distinctive blue-fruited and cranberry elegance.A complex amalgam of sweet and savoury notes emerges with a gentle swirl. Vanilla sponge with whipped cream, wet river pebbles, juniper berries and pink peppercorn all vie for attention. Very fresh and lively on the palate. Freshly cut spearmint and dried lavender. Graphite from the nose continues across the palate, emerging as structural, powdery tannins. Kalamata olives and charcuterie flavours provide a savoury sensorial experience. Sweet red fruits make for a long, memorable finish. Maturation: 22% new and 1 y/o French and American oak, with the balance in seasoned barrels. Additional information: Since its inception, Penfolds Koonunga Hill has always aimed to deliver quality, value and consistency. The original 1976 Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet is a legendary wine that is still drinking well today. A perennial favourite at Penfolds Re-corking Clinics and at auction, collectors highly value its quality and longevity. Koonunga Hill Seventy Six is a multi-regional South Australian blend of Shiraz and Cabernet, a wine style that has played a pivotal role in Australia’s rich winemaking history.. “Koonunga Hill reds are all about freshness, generosity of flavour, richness and vivacity of fruit. These are affordable and great everyday drinking styles that reflect Penfolds winemaking.” –Peter Gago, Penfolds Chief Winemaker