Wine GuideAustralia

Penfolds 2005 Koonunga Hill Cabernet Merlot

86 Scores are assigned on a 100-point scale and reflect a wine's overall quality, but don't consider price.

80 to 84  good
85 to 89  very good
90 to 94  excellent
95 to 100  outstanding
Price Description
Generous floral, blackberry aromas, with typical cabernet tobacco and background earth and chocolate. This particular vintage seems lighter and a touch sweeter. Still fairly tannic and dry on the finish. Good length. Best 2008 through to 2011.
Price:
$16.15
Type:
Red
Varietal:
Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot
Vintage:
2004
Region:
South Australia
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