COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Shiraz
PRODUCER
Penfolds
REGION
South Australia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Koonunga Hill is a cornerstone of the Penfolds portfolio, first released with the 1976 vintage. Named after a historic vineyard in the Barossa Valley purchased by Penfolds in 1971, this range represents the winery's legendary multi-regional blending philosophy. Established in 1844 by Dr. Christopher and Mary Penfold, the estate has long championed the art of blending across regions to bypass localized weather volatility and secure the finest fruit. This approach ensures a consistent, robust 'House Style' that offers exceptional quality-to-price ratio and surprising cellarability for an entry-level wine.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The Koonunga Hill range is named after a specific Barossa Valley vineyard acquired by Penfolds in 1971.
Fact 02
Penfolds was founded in 1844 by Dr. Christopher and Mary Penfold, who originally produced fortified wines as medicine.
Fact 03
The 2017 growing season in South Australia was characterized by high winter rainfall and a cool spring, delaying harvest.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2017 vintage of Koonunga Hill Shiraz was crafted using fruit sourced from premium vineyards across South Australia. Following a cool growing season with high winter rainfall, the grapes enjoyed extended hang-time, resulting in excellent aromatic development. After harvest, the grapes underwent traditional fermentation in stainless steel before being matured for several months in a combination of seasoned French and American oak hogsheads. This seasoned oak maturation is carefully managed to preserve the vibrant primary fruit characteristics of the Shiraz grape while adding subtle structural complexity.
