Penfolds Koonunga Hills Shiraz Cabernet

A lovely amalgam of: varietal notes, shiraz offering plenty of dark fruit, while cabernet sauvignon provides lovely cool lifted aromas. A gentle swirl reveals: preserved plums, fresh mulberry with: pouring cream, cherry compote, milk chocolate, baking spices, fresh bay leaf, subtle white pepper and licorice.

The palate is: quite succulent, with lovely refreshing acidity and subtle tannins holding the fruit together beautifully. Ripe red fruits offer richness on the mid- palate, with flavours of dark cherry, pomegranate, and cranberry. Savoury, charcuterie meats add a lovely savoury, umami edge. Softly textured, medium bodied and very approachable.

Oak derived spice makes its presence felt by way of Hungarian paprika and celery salt. There are layers of flavour, the sweetness of hazelnut chocolate balanced by savoury pan-seared pancetta, sandalwood and salted nori. A fine line of acid and talcy tannins make for a supple and plush mouthfeel.