Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz 2018

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$15.39

  • Vintage : 2018
  • Type : Red
  • Variety : Syrah
  • Bottle Size : 750ml
  • Country : Australia

Description

Medium depth, vibrant crimson. Raspberries and strawberries initially combine, a generosity of energetic red fruits. Serving as a great counterpoint to the Cabernet/Shiraz blend which offers dark fruits, Koonunga Hill Shiraz offers fresh cranberry, red currants and a sweetness that is reminiscent of red licorice and white chocolate. Pink peppercorn spice scattered amongst the fruit and a violet-based floral allure. Red plum, exotic aniseed and candied fennel add to the vibrant fruit mix that the nose suggests… and unsurprisingly carries through to the palate. A slipperiness in texture, a succulence in acid profile and an elastic bounce on the palate. Subtle brioche/croissant pastry-like texture we have to assume is evidence of oak-derived maturation. Fine tannins, tamed and seamless.