Koonunga Hill Semillon Sauvignon Blanc
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Typically best enjoyed fresh, within 1 to 3 years of vintage release.
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Fresh seafood platters, grilled chicken breast, goat cheese salad
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Penfolds Koonunga Hill Semillon Sauvignon Blanc is a classic reflection of South Australia's ability to produce vibrant, refreshing white blends. Named after the Koonunga Hill vineyard in the Barossa Valley, a site acquired by Penfolds in 1959, the Koonunga Hill range was first introduced in 1976 and has since become a benchmark for accessible, high-quality Australian wine. This white blend marries the structure and citrus core of Semillon with the aromatic, tropical lift of Sauvignon Blanc. To preserve its bright fruit profile and crisp acidity, the wine is fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with no oak contact, resulting in a lively, clean, and highly approachable style that captures the sunshine of South Australia.
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Founded in 1844 by Dr. Christopher and Mary Penfold at Magill Estate near Adelaide, Penfolds is one of Australia's oldest and most iconic wineries, now headquartered in Nuriootpa, South Australia. The estate is celebrated for pioneering a unique house style centered on multi-regional and multi-vineyard blending, a philosophy perfected by legendary winemaker Max Schubert in the mid-20th century. Penfolds is globally renowned for its robust, structured red wines aged in premium oak, most notably its flagship Grange—a rich, collectible Shiraz-based blend—alongside acclaimed expressions like Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz and Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon. Today, while maintaining its deep South Australian roots, the producer has expanded its winemaking footprint to include exceptional terroirs in California, Bordeaux, and beyond.