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Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet 2006

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Producer:
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Penfolds
Country:
Australia (Австралия) 
Vintage:
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2006
Variety:
Cabernet Sauvignon (Каберне Совиньон)

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€ 10.23  
Added by demiro
15 Jan 2009

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Winemaker's notes:
This classic Australian wine from Penfolds has been enhanced by oak maturation, the oak providing a framework which allows the warm peppery Shiraz flavours to fully integrate with the berry fruits of Cabernet Sauvignon. Ideal for drinking now, this well-structured wine will also reward careful medium-term cellaring.

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How to drink it
Food: Duck, Hamburger, Lamb (Grilled, Broiled), Pasta with Tomato Sauce, Pates, Steak (Grilled, Broiled), Venison
Cheese: Brie, Camember, Danish Blu, Sharp Cheddar
Temperature: 16-18 °C
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Let's say a grape variety normally takes 120 days to ripen. In an especially hot year, it may ripen after only 110 days; in a cooler year, after 130 days. Viticulturists generally do want a long growing seasons. Long ripening allows components in the grape other that sugar - tannins, for example - ...
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Comments & Ratings
1demiro
26 Feb 2009		 
2Anonymous
(88.87.6.52)
19 Apr 2009		 
3demiro
05 Oct 2009		 Много интересно - наскоро пих това вино и забелязах, че за една и съща година имат 2 различни етикета (виж втората снимка).