Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet 2004
Otherwise entitled: How to make me homesick
I know this isn't the most amazing bottle of wine Penfolds produces, but back at home this was my reliable-easy-to-find-grab-it-off-the-shelf-on-the-way-out-to-dinner everyone-likes-it favourite bottle of red.
Here, I usually refuse to pay for it in pounds (+taxes and transport), but it was on special at the local supermarket which brought the price down to near what I'd pay for it at home. Also, I was having dinner at a friend's place and like to be a good ambassador for the Aussie wine industry.
The wine: Smooth, far too easy to drink, soft-to-medium tannins, sweet red berries, with hints of chocolate spice.
And all the Brits liked it too !
I know this isn't the most amazing bottle of wine Penfolds produces, but back at home this was my reliable-easy-to-find-grab-it-off-the-shelf-on-the-way-out-to-dinner everyone-likes-it favourite bottle of red.
Here, I usually refuse to pay for it in pounds (+taxes and transport), but it was on special at the local supermarket which brought the price down to near what I'd pay for it at home. Also, I was having dinner at a friend's place and like to be a good ambassador for the Aussie wine industry.The wine: Smooth, far too easy to drink, soft-to-medium tannins, sweet red berries, with hints of chocolate spice.
And all the Brits liked it too !
posted by Dr Krystal at 7:01 pm
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Penfolds have recently released a bunch of really funky bottles (designed by notable Aussies, but not necessarily artists) to celebrate the Koonunga Hill 30th Anniversary.
Oh dear.. the one by Australian of the Year Professor Ian Frazer has molecules on it!
http://www.winorama.com.au/image/koonungas.jpg
Just as well I don't like chardonnay :)
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