Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2024 14,5% Vol. 0,75l

The Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2024 embodies Penfolds’ signature winemaking style and combines two of Australia’s most iconic red grape varieties into a classic Shiraz-Cabernet blend. The grapes come from selected vineyards in South Australia. Within this traditional Australian blend, Shiraz plays the role of the full-bodied, fruit-forward partner, while Cabernet Sauvignon provides structure and definition with its fine-grained tannins. The wine is aged in previously used French and American oak barrels, which complements the fruit structure without overshadowing it. With an alcohol content of 14.5%, the 2024 vintage is bottled in 0.75-liter bottles.

The climatic conditions of the 2024 vintage also contributed to the grapes’ development. Winter precipitation was close to the long-term average, though July was unusually dry. A predominantly warm spring with favorable conditions for budbreak and flowering was followed by a mild summer without prolonged heat waves. Precipitation during the summer was about 20% above the long-term average. These favorable conditions resulted in an excellent harvest, during which both Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon were able to develop their typical varietal characteristics. The Penfolds Koonunga Hill 2024 thus combines its South Australian origin, the classic Australian blend, and balanced oak aging into a red wine full of character.