Koonunga Hill Chardonnay 2024 375mL
Penfolds
Koonunga Hill Chardonnay 2024 375mL
Penfolds
Koonunga Hill Chardonnay 2024 375mL
Overview
Overview
Koonunga Hill Chardonnay reflects Penfolds multi-region, multi- vineyard blending philosophy, which allows Penfolds winemakers to source the best parcels of fruit to produce consistently high- quality wines from each vintage. A light to medium-bodied Chardonnay with distinctive primary fruit characters and a subtle underlay of moderate oak.
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Multi Region |
| Volume | 375 mL |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
| Alc/Vol | 13% |
| Peak Drinking | Now – 2028 |
| Winemaker | The Penfolds Team |
Taste Description
Taste Description
Nose
Lovely varietal characters on the nose. Citrus blossom, roasted cashews, toasted sourdough, pistachio nougat and exotic spicy oak. There are subtle hints of wet river stone and flint. Already showing great complexity.
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
South Australia
Home to the oldest vines in the country, and no less than 18 wine growing regions, South Australia accounts for almost 50% of Australia’s wine production. The Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Langhorne Creek and Coonawarra are well known for their world class reds, with Adelaide Hills, Clare Valley and Eden Valley praised for their exceptional Chardonnay and Riesling.
VINTAGE CONDITIONS
The 2024 growing season in South Australia was helped by plentiful winter rainfall. Spring was relatively dry and mild providing optimal conditions for budburst and flowering. Rain at the beginning of December boosted the soil moisture levels, setting the vines up well for the remainder of the season. Summer was mild with no heatwaves which extended bunch hang time. Eventually, the weather did warm in late summer with short bursts of heat. Chardonnay grapes were harvested showing textbook varietal characters and with lovely natural acidity.
The Penfolds Team
Key to the success of Penfolds has been a lineage of visionary winemakers. There have only ever been four Chief Winemakers at the helm of Penfolds – Max Schubert, Don Ditter, John Duval and Peter Gago, each a custodian of a rich winemaking tradition that goes back for more than 180 years.
Our current Penfolds winemaking team has more than 100 years between them as Penfolds winemakers. They are constantly refining and improving their work, whilst honouring the winemaking techniques of their predecessors.