Koonunga Hill Seventy Six Shiraz Cabernet
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Typically best enjoyed 3-8 years from vintage release.
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Grilled ribeye steak, roasted leg of lamb, hearty beef stew
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Penfolds Koonunga Hill Seventy Six Shiraz Cabernet is a premium tribute to the legendary inaugural 1976 vintage of Koonunga Hill, a wine that famously proved affordable South Australian blends could age gracefully for decades. This retro style release pays homage to the classic Australian claret blend, marrying the rich, fleshy dark plum and spice of Shiraz with the structural frame, fine-grained tannins, and herbal complexity of Cabernet Sauvignon. Sourced from premium multi-regional vineyards across South Australia, the wine is crafted to offer immediate appeal while retaining the depth, balance, and oak integration reminiscent of the historic mid-1970s house style.
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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.