When a wine is born, it is given a name. When the word 'Penfolds' appears in that name, the wine has a lot to measure up to. In fact , it's shares the same stable as among the most pricey wines in the world , Penfolds Grange, with the 2004Block 42 Cabernet Sauvignon
limited edition of this premium wine selling for $168,000 dollars a bottle. Limited to a 12 bottle run (essentially they weren't bottles, but blown glass 'ampoules' which have no screwcap, cork, or any seal at all), that could be a pretty serious ticket for any kind of alcoholic beverage. But according to all reports, for the fortunate few that got to sample this wine, it was worth every cent.
Unfortunately if you're like me, a bottle of wine for that price is most probably not going t be sitting on my bench anytime soon. Nevertheless that doesn't mean you can't enjoy a Penfolds wine, and get that distinct Penfolds taste.
A wine that provides not only top shelf taste, but phenomenal good value, is the Penfolds Shiraz. Originating from vineyard in the Barossa Valley, a bottle of this Shiraz This wine needs to be tasted to be credited. I didn't think a wine that tastes this good (and with the Penfolds label), might provide such excellent value. The price? $9.99. Yes, you read in the right way. Only $9.99. One of the great things about Penfolds wines is they cater for all tastes and price ranges.
It has got a full bodied taste, with berry overtones and a definite sweetness. While the after-taste is slightly green, it is not something that disparages the final quality and flavor of the wine. Overall, at $9.99 a bottle, with the Penfolds name, the Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz is a wine worth pursuing - especially for fans of Shiraz generally.
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