Koonunga Hill Shiraz 2023
Penfolds
Koonunga Hill Shiraz 2023
Penfolds
Koonunga Hill Shiraz 2023
Overview
Overview
A multi-regional blend of Shiraz from across South Australia’s premium wine growing regions. Koonunga Hill Shiraz is a plumper style with plush, red berried fruits, generosity of flavour and supple ripe tannins. It has excellent structure and length, and while it is ready for drinking now, the Koonunga Hill Shiraz will gain further complexity over the next two to four years.
*Please note there is a 5 case limit per order for this product.
| Varietal | Shiraz |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Multi Region |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
| Alc/Vol | 14.5% |
| Peak Drinking | Now- 2030 |
| Winemaker | The Penfolds Team |
Taste Description
Taste Description
Nose
A gorgeous aromatic amalgamation of sweet notes. A burst of red berries coulis intersects with dark mulberry notes and boysenberry ice-cream. A second swirl reveals a suggestion of sponge cake sweetness with alluring frosted icing aromatics.
Flavours and Palate
Very generous and appealing, with kirsch, blackcurrant juice and blue fruit generosity. Agreeable croissant and pastry sweetness flesh out the soft and round mid-palate. A slight hint of salinity forms part of the texture and provides an alluring counterweight to the fruit generosity.
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Vintage Conditions
Winter rainfall was slightly above average, providing a solid foundation for spring budburst. October and November were significantly wetter and cooler than average which did affect flowering and yields. Summer was closer to long term average for both rainfall and temperature. The hottest day recorded was 40.3°C on 27th December. The growing season was slow and steady, tracking at least a week later than average, culminating in harvest beginning well into March. A very solid vintage for Shiraz grapes in South Australia.
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 170 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.