Winemaker comments by
Peter Gago - Penfolds Chief
COLOUR Crimson red.
NOSE Rich Christmas cake and summer pudding aromas are obvious on the nose with more subtle
cinnamon / spicy oak notes adding complexity on the nose.
PALATE Deeper, darker fruits are more obvious on the palate with plums, blueberry and dark cherries.
Tannins and fruit are well balanced with Shiraz providing a fleshy mouthfeel and Cabernet
delivering length and structure, with varietal, chalky tannins. Dark chocolate notes linger on the
finish in typical Koonunga Hill style.
VINEYARD REGION Sourced from
premium districts across South Australia with signifcant parcels from
Padthaway, Barossa Valley,
Wrattonbully, Langhorne Creek, McLaren Vale and
Coonawarra.
VINTAGE CONDITIONS The 2008
vintage was warm to hot, with a prolonged heatwave in mid-March. However,
grapes picked before the elevated temperatures were delivered to the winery in
excellent condition, resulting in good varietal definition and balanced
flavours.
GRAPE VARIETY Shiraz (70%),
Cabernet Sauvignon (30%).
MATURATION Parcels of this wine
were matured for 12 months
in small oak casks, while
components were matured in stainless steel to retain a fresh fruitfocus.
WINE ANALYSIS Alc/Vol: 13.5%
Acidity: 6.3g/L
pH: 3.52
LAST TASTED October 2009
PEAK DRINKING Now to 2016
FOOD MATCHES Ideal with rich
tomato based Mediterranean dishes.