Penfolds

Koonunga Hill South Australia Chardonnay

8.729 ratings
8.81 pro ratings
South Australia, Australia
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Casey @ Travelling Corkscrew

I was in dire need of Chardonnay (surprise surprise) and our local bottle shop had this Penfolds Chardy for $16 so I thought why not!

Crisp yellow colour on the eye with whiffs of oak, minerality and flowers on the nose. When we first cracked the bottle we kept it out of the fridge as we knew without the intense fridge chill the wine would open up. It became more honeyed, yet still nice and dry. The palate actually made me think of honeydew ice cream in flavour and consistency - fruity and creamy. Put it this way, I didn't say no to a second glass.

All opinions are based on my own taste buds. Wine is subjective, so make sure you drink what you enjoy!
#tcweekdaywine

I was in dire need of Chardonnay (surprise surprise) and our local bottle shop had this Penfolds Chardy for $16 so I thought why not!

Crisp yellow colour on the eye with whiffs of oak, minerality and flowers on the nose. When we first cracked the bottle we kept it out of the fridge as we knew without the intense fridge chill the wine would open up. It became more honeyed, yet still nice and dry. The palate actually made me think of honeydew ice cream in flavour and consistency - fruity and creamy. Put it this way, I didn't say no to a second glass.

All opinions are based on my own taste buds. Wine is subjective, so make sure you drink what you enjoy!
#tcweekdaywine

Jul 28th, 2016
Chris A

Penfolds helps that eternal argument about don’t fear the twist cap...the same way Blue Oyster Cult told us to don’t fear the reaper. Add more cowbell, and sip this down while doing it! Perfect Chard punch on the nose from the first sip, wonderful notes on the younger and palette going down. Vivacious flavor that is new world chard from down under. Quite enjoyable...wish I had picked up more then a single bottle!

Penfolds helps that eternal argument about don’t fear the twist cap...the same way Blue Oyster Cult told us to don’t fear the reaper. Add more cowbell, and sip this down while doing it! Perfect Chard punch on the nose from the first sip, wonderful notes on the younger and palette going down. Vivacious flavor that is new world chard from down under. Quite enjoyable...wish I had picked up more then a single bottle!

Mar 1st, 2020
Teresa S

First one I sorta like. Tropical fruit, vanilla.

First one I sorta like. Tropical fruit, vanilla.

Dec 26th, 2018
BÅKÚ§ R

good acidity refreshing and good nose ,very great for every day chardonnay

good acidity refreshing and good nose ,very great for every day chardonnay

Jul 18th, 2018
A Pappini

2015 je ne trouve pas le chardonay mais du sucre ! et un grand manque d'equilibre..

2015 je ne trouve pas le chardonay mais du sucre ! et un grand manque d'equilibre..

Aug 17th, 2017
Andreas Eka

Rostad ek, bränt socker, smör, nöt, svamp, skog, vanilj.

Rostad ek, bränt socker, smör, nöt, svamp, skog, vanilj.

Sep 8th, 2016
Jamie Gancman

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Mar 19th, 2016
Jane Stojcheski

Enjoyed the light & fresh taste of it

Enjoyed the light & fresh taste of it

Feb 20th, 2016
Hermes Cuello

Hermes had this 6 years ago

Hermes had this 6 years ago

Sep 25th, 2018
Rob Ciampa

Rob had this 4 years ago

Rob had this 4 years ago

Jan 16th, 2021