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. Of course , it's shares the same stable as among the most pricey wines in the world , Penfolds Grange, with the 2004Block 42 Cabernet Sauvignon
restricted edition of this premium wine selling for $168,000 dollars a bottle. Restricted to a 12 bottle run (actually they were not bottles, but blown glass 'ampoules' which have no screwcap, cork, or any seal at all), that sure is a pretty sizeable price tag for any sort of alcoholic libation. But according to all reports, for the fortunate few that got to sample this wine, it was worth every cent.
Sadly if you're like me, a bottle of wine for that price is probably not going t be sitting on my bench any time 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 incredible good value, is the Penfolds Shiraz. Originating from vineyard in the Barossa Valley, a bottle of this Shiraz This wine has to be tasted to be believed. I didn't think a wine that tastes this good (and with the Penfolds label), could provide such value for money. The price? $9.99. Yes, you read in the right way. Only $9.99. One of the greatest things about Penfolds wines is that they cater for all tastes and price ranges.
It's got a full bodied taste, with berry overtones and a definite sweetness. Whilst the aftertaste is barely green, it's not something that detracts from the 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 chasing - particularly for fans of Shiraz generally.
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