Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 2 to 7 years from vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled lamb chops, classic beef burger, aged Cheddar cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
First released in 1978 with the legendary 1976 vintage, Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet is named after one of the winery's key vineyards in the Barossa Valley. It was created to offer an approachable, high-quality reflection of the classic Australian multi-regional blend. Combining the plush, dark-fruit generosity of Shiraz with the structured, savory frame of Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine is matured in a mix of seasoned French and American oak. It has earned a global reputation for its remarkable consistency, rich fruit profile, and surprising longevity, embodying the pioneering spirit of Penfolds' winemaking philosophy.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1844 by Dr. Christopher and Mary Penfold at Magill Estate in the Mount Lofty foothills, Penfolds represents one of the foundational cornerstones of Australian fine wine. Over nearly two centuries, the house evolved from crafting fortified tonics to pioneering modern multi-regional and multi-vineyard blending across South Australia's premier terroirs, including the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, and Coonawarra. Soils span from rich terra rossa over limestone to weathered ironstone and alluvial clays under warm Mediterranean climates tempered by maritime breezes. Under the long-term stewardship of Chief Winemaker Peter Gago, the house adheres to Sustainable Winegrowing Australia standards while preserving an unmistakable house style defined by meticulous fruit classification, submerged-cap fermentation, and structured maturation in American and French oak hogsheads. Benchmark bottlings such as Grange (Bin 95), Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon, Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz, and Yattarna Chardonnay define the apex of collectible New World viticulture.
🍇 Grapes
Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
🍷 ABV
13.5% - 14.5%