Penfolds Shiraz Cabernet Koonunga Hill 2016 skus_0620340 sea spray and fresh Mediterranean

sea spray and fresh Mediterranean herbs

Nose: Lots of sticking plasters (especially noticeable in this bottling) up front with muscovado and a rich cherry bakewell spine

menthol and clove alongside polished

mineral notes and spicy tones

fine and fruity notes of apple and tropical fruits

Penfolds Shiraz Cabernet Koonunga Hill 2016 skus_0620340 sea spray and fresh MediterraneanLively and fresh red berried fruits leap out of glass and then, scents of pomegranate and rhubarb. An ascent of olive nuances no doubt Cabernet derived? Ditto, tomato leaf. Until swamped by a wave of Shiraz spice and fruit. Subtle, supportive oak registers. A balanced, rich and full palate. The olive aromatics noted above transpose and merge effortlessly into the palates flavor pool. Grainy, softened tannins and bright acidity induce immediate appeal