Winery PenfoldsKoonunga Hill Shiraz
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Koonunga Hill Shiraz from the Winery Penfolds
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Koonunga Hill Shiraz of Winery Penfolds in the region of Australie du Sud is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Koonunga Hill Shiraz of Winery Penfolds in the region of Australie du Sud often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of smoke, butter or earthy.
Food and wine pairings with Koonunga Hill Shiraz
Pairings that work perfectly with Koonunga Hill Shiraz
Original food and wine pairings with Koonunga Hill Shiraz
The Koonunga Hill Shiraz of Winery Penfolds matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of feijoada ( portuguese cassoulet ), sausage and vegetable risotto with cookéo or wild rabbit with cider.
Details and technical informations about Winery Penfolds's Koonunga Hill Shiraz.
Discover the grape variety: Eyholzer
Light, fruity altitude reds with a clear ruby colour, soft tannins and an airy palate, showing signature aromas of cherry, wild strawberry, gentle spices and fresh alpine notes. Heritage and original profile. Grown in very small quantities, part of the heritage varieties of the Valais, preserved by a few winemakers in search of authenticity. Swiss autochthonous black variety grown in the Upper Valais, in the Viège area.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Koonunga Hill Shiraz from Winery Penfolds are 2002, 2004, 2018, 2016 and 2017.
Informations about the Winery Penfolds
The Winery Penfolds is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 198 wines for sale in the of Barossa to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Barossa
World icon of Australian Shiraz (~50% of plantings). Powerful, sun-filled reds with signature notes of candied blackberry, black plum, dark chocolate, liquorice, leather and sweet spices (pepper, clove), round tannins and generous opulence. Old vines among the world's oldest (Shiraz from 1843, Turkey Flat). Also fruity, sun-filled Grenache, firm Mataro (Mourvèdre), dense Cabernet Sauvignon and ample Sémillon.
The wine region of Australie du Sud
Cradle of the great Australian Shiraz: powerful, sun-drenched reds with notes of blackberry, candied plum, pepper, chocolate and eucalyptus, ample tannins and vibrant fruit (Barossa, McLaren Vale). Firm, minty Cabernet Sauvignon on Coonawarra (terra rossa). Dry, lemony Riesling from Clare and Eden Valley, straight and taut. Fresh Sauvignon and Chardonnay from Adelaide Hills.
The word of the wine: Load shedding
Unlike pumping over, the liquid part is completely removed from the tank before being poured over the marc. This allows for a better mixing of the solid particles and the juice.
