Penfolds Koonunga Hill Retro Seventy Six Shiraz Cabernet 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Penfolds
Label Name:
 
Koonunga Hill Retro Seventy Six Shiraz Cabernet
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
South Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
90 points — Decanter (2021 vintage); Koonunga Hill range has earned consistent positive scores across multiple vintages

Tasting Note
Crimson with red-brick hues. Aromas of dark cherry, plum, blackberry, black pepper, and warm spice. Palate shows ripe red fruits, mocha and vanilla cream, with soft, fine tannins and a savory, slightly umami finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled lamb, barbecued beef/ribs, steak, charcuterie, aged cheddar; Asian: Peking duck, Chinese red-braised pork (hong shao), Korean BBQ (bulgogi, galbi), mushroom stir-fry, spicy noodle dishes.

Production Method
Multi-regional blend from South Australian vineyards; fermented in stainless steel and matured with oak influence to add spice and creaminess. Traditional red winemaking with blending to balance Shiraz fruit and Cabernet structure.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Penfolds, an iconic Australian house founded in 1844. Koonunga Hill was first released in the 1970s as an approachable, value-driven multi-regional red blend.