COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Penfolds
REGION
South Australia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Koonunga Hill range takes its name from one of Penfolds' historic vineyards in the Barossa Valley, acquired in the mid-1970s. Founded in 1844 by Dr. Christopher and Mary Penfold at Magill Estate, Penfolds is one of Australia's most revered winemaking institutions. First created with the 1991 vintage and launched in 1993, Koonunga Hill Chardonnay was established to deliver an approachable, high-quality white wine equal in stature and value to its famous red counterpart.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€13
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after Penfolds' historical Barossa Valley vineyard acquired in the mid-1970s.
Fact 02
First created in 1991 to offer a white wine companion to Penfolds' iconic red blends.
Fact 03
Blends fruit from cooler and warmer regions across South Australia for vintage consistency.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Sourced via Penfolds' multi-regional blending philosophy, fruit is gathered across key South Australian regions including the cool Adelaide Hills and warm Barossa Valley. Fermentation is carried out in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks alongside French oak barriques. A portion of the wine undergoes sur lie aging with regular lees stirring and partial malolactic fermentation, followed by 4 to 6 months of maturation in seasoned French oak and stainless steel to build body and texture.
