Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet 2008

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There are 5 user submitted reviews for this wine.

Jane Staples rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

There's a whole lot going on in your glass with this South Australia Shiraz/Cab Sauv blend. It's opaque plum red with predominantly Cab aromas of dark berries, green olive, rosemary and cola. Take a sip and discover layers of flavour: dark and dried fruit, dates, figs, bay leaf, soy and pink peppercorn. Very focussed, silky smooth with elegant finish. Surprise! This is a terrrific value at $16.45.
Tasted Nov. 2016

Ashley rated this wine as 90/100

Carol Lee Elliot reviewed this wine as follows:

coffee favoured wine

Jason Solanki reviewed this wine as follows:

Red berries, touch of earth aromas. Gentle ripe fruit, currants and light oak on the palate. Medium-full bodied. Chalky tannins really get onto your teeth - will definitely have to brush well tonight! Not big and uncomplicated. Good, everyday wine that will go well with many simple meat dishes, including curries and pastas.

Bella Mcdowell rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

Pours a deep ruby. Nose of dark fruit with a hint of oak. It is a robust wine with tastes of dark cherry, plum, and blackberry. The wine has balanced tannins and delivers a nicely for the price. (I have found it readily available for $10)

Natalie's Review

Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet 2008, South Australia, Australia: A supple, plummy red with generous, full-bodied texture and layers of flavour. Fleshy blackberries round out this lovely wine. 285544 13.50% D 750 mL $19.45 Score: 89/100. March 28, 2010 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

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