Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Penfolds, icon of Australian wine
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Penfolds is considered one of the best wineries in Australia and a global benchmark. From this iconic brand, we present Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, a high-level blend of grapes from Koonunga Hill, a great vineyard owned by Penfolds. It is one of the most popular red wines in Australia. Powerful, with aromas of cherries, blackcurrant, and vanilla, and an affordable price. Perfect to enjoy now or to keep for a few more years.
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Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is a ‘premium’ wine that stands out among Australia’s favorites. A famous label since 1976, characterized by its power, its ability to evolve positively in the bottle, and its affordable price. It is crafted with cabernet sauvignon and syrah grapes, sourced from top-quality vineyards in Koonunga Hill (South Australia), sustainably cultivated. Its production involves the use of both wood and stainless steel tanks.
Founded in 1844 by Christopher Rawson, the winery Penfolds is a legend in Australian wine, and today it markets a wide range of wines with great prestige and reputation. Among its achievements, it has earned 100 Parker points on several occasions with its red Penfolds Grange. The brand has two wineries: the first and oldest, in Adelaide; and the main one, in Barossa Valley; both located in the southern part of the country.
The vine arrived in Australia in the 18th century and is now spread throughout the southern part, taking advantage of the climate. Specifically, Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 originates in South Australia, one of the most interesting regions in the country, located in the central south and refreshed by ocean breezes. Viticulture here is made possible by the protective action of the Mount Lofty Ranges, which prevent tropical storms from entering.
This red wine is ideal with meats such as beef entrecôte in pepper sauce or with pasta like tagliatelle with porcini mushrooms and truffle.
The winery
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Penfolds is considered one of the best wineries in Australia and a global benchmark. The origin of the winery dates back to 1844, when a young English doctor, Christopher Rawson Penfold, and his wife Maria emigrated to Australia and acquired a 500-hectare estate, where they began making wine with garnacha. Wines that were initially prescribed to his anemic patients. By 1870, the winery had more than 60 hectares of vineyards, which were used to produce sweet and dry reds as well as whites that were already being marketed.
By the late 19th century, Penfolds was producing one-third of the wine in South Australia, and over time expanded its vineyards through successive acquisitions.
In the mid-20th century, its winemaker Max Schubert applied what he had learned during a trip to Bordeaux, designing a wine with longevity, concentration, and balance never before seen in Australia. Penfolds would become the reference for Australian wine.
In 1995, when Robert Parker praised the winery's wines, Penfolds gained worldwide fame, proving that Australia is capable of producing wines on par with the best in the world. Among the achievements of this winery, it has earned 100 Parker points on several occasions with its red Penfolds Grange.