Koonunga Hill Shiraz 2024
Penfolds
Koonunga Hill Shiraz 2024
Penfolds
Koonunga Hill Shiraz 2024
Overview
Overview
A multi-regional blend of Shiraz from across South Australia’s premium wine growing regions. Koonunga Hill Shiraz is a plumper style with plush, red-berried fruits, generosity of flavour and supple ripe tannins. It has excellent structure and length, and while it is ready for drinking now, the Koonunga Hill Shiraz will gain further complexity over the next two to four years.
*Please note there is a 5 case limit per order for this product.
| Varietal | Shiraz |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Multi Region |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
| Alc/Vol | 14.5% |
| Peak Drinking | Now - 2032 |
| Winemaker | The Penfolds Team |
Taste Description
Taste Description
Nose
Spiced plum, cherry and rhubarb notes are present, underpinned by cranberry and pomegranate freshness. Exotic spice weaves through, grounded by subtle aromas of forest floor and a hint of liquorice.
Flavours and Palate
Plush yet finely poised, with glacé cherry, dark plum and red currant driving generous fruit length. Baking spices add warmth and complexity, while quince paste and rhubarb pie bring a layered richness. Hints of sourdough crust and delicate florals add refinement. Savoury tannins frame the wine elegantly, providing structure. There’s weight without heaviness, with a round, supple finish that lingers gracefully.
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Vintage Conditions
Winter was drier than usual across South Australia, followed by a cool and dry spring. Welcome rainfall arrived in November, followed by a brief heatwave which pushed temperatures to 41 °C in Barossa Valley and 35 °C in McLaren Vale. Cooler, wetter weather prevailed in December, while January was average, with veraison occurring mid-month. February and March turned warmer and drier, with March breaking heat records. Most grapes were picked before the peak heat. Robust vines with healthy canopies delivered excellent Shiraz quality, with ripe flavours and good colour.
The Penfolds Team
Key to the success of Penfolds has been a lineage of visionary winemakers. There have only ever been four Chief Winemakers at the helm of Penfolds – Max Schubert, Don Ditter, John Duval and Peter Gago, each a custodian of a rich winemaking tradition that goes back for more than 170 years.
Our current Penfolds winemaking team has more than 100 years between them as Penfolds winemakers. They are constantly refining and improving their work, whilst honouring the winemaking techniques of their predecessors.