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2006 Penfolds Wines Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet
Vineyard: Penfolds Wines
Price: $7.99- $12.99
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Varietal: Blend
Style: Red
Region: Australia
Other Vintages: 2010 2009 2008 2007 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 1999 NV
Drink By 2008
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
"The Cabernet and Shiraz blends begin with the 2006 Shiraz (70%) – Cabernet Sauvignon (22%) "Koonunga Hill". Purple-colored, the wine offers meaty black currant, blackberry, and blueberry aromas. On t...
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    Community Tasting Notes (average 85 pts. and median of 85 pts. in 6 notes)
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  • Fellow Drync'r
    Big fruit with pizaz. Not my prefered style but lovers of new world cab sacs packed with fruit, looking for good structure could do a lot worse. Also, the oak is held in check.
  • mygosh
    imbalanced, the smoky oak is too strong with sharp tannins. Having no idea how the 91 rating comes from.<br/>Will improve after opened for 2 hours!!!
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Excellent everyday wine in $10 price range. Mark and Kristy both enjoyed. Fruity flavor/oakey. Not too dry.
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Had it at the westin in Ottawa during a Ccna meeting. Easy drinking and nice finish<br/>
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Costco has this for the best price. Very drinkable wine and anyone can afford it.
  • Fellow Drync'r
    One of Matt's favorites. F&W says it is one of the top red wine values.
  • Fellow Drync'r
    3qty. Costco $6.99. Meaty and Tart cherry needs to open up a bit
  • clarkga
    Strong black cherry and blackberry. Good nose and finish.
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Tried during the wine tasting with mom at school.<br/>
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Ok not that bad but not super wine good for its price
  • Fellow Drync'r
    peppery spice characteristics, suttle dark fruit
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Not a bad blend, was somewhat heavy in the body
  • Fellow Drync'r
    91pts....Parker...price on 12/15/08...$8.99
  • Fellow Drync'r
    drank with Jess and krystal on 34th bday
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Fruity, spicy finish, smooth mouth feel
  • Fellow Drync'r
    A house favorite. Good flavor, smooth.
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Haven't tried it but got high ratings
  • Fellow Drync'r
    smooth currant with hint of berry
  • Fellow Drync'r
    A great Shiraz Cab for under $8!
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Not bad. Strong smell. Drinkable
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Recommended by Pearson taster.
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Listed as a top wine for price
  • Fellow Drync'r
    91 point Purchased at Sam's
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Corse rond en bouche 13.5%
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Recomended by chis ambrose
  • Fellow Drync'r
    good drink with heavy food
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Own one 2005 and one 2006
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Fantastic wine! A fave!
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Benefits from decanting
  • Fellow Drync'r
    best grocery store pick
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Not tested yet...<br/>
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Grapy, intense flavor
  • jmpgray
    Recommended as popular
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Rated 90 by wine.com
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Ahi lunch with Scott
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Bought at pavillions
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Very good with steak
  • ladylawalt
    Good 9/9/09 Naples
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Complement red meat
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Daily sipping wine
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Top wines from ap
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Drikkes 2018-2022
  • lonniewise
    Great under $10
  • Fellow Drync'r
    7.50 at Costco
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Tastes of piss
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Aussie r8-9.50
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Sweet taste.
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Try this one
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Old reliable
  • jcrainium
    Grape juice
  • Cadence
    average.
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Decent
  • Fellow Drync'r
    91/100
  • stelzy
    $9.49
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Ok.
  • ktlaverty
    Good
  • Fellow Drync'r
    3.0