Wine of the Week - Penfolds 2006

This weeks "Wine of the Week" is going to be Penfolds 2006 Shiraz Cabernet from South Austrailia, Koonunga Hill.  It must be 2006, as I had the 2008 blend exactly one-year ago and it wasn't on my "recommended list".  I chose this wine because it had all the components of a good glass of red wine for under $20. 

Cost for 375ml $8.99
Cost for 750ml $16.99

I opened this wine one hour prior to drinking.  It's actually a twist off, which I'm finding more common nowadays.  It definitely had a strong powerful armoa intensity to it right when I opened it, but after one hour, it reduced greatly and even so after two hours.

This is a medium to full body wine, low in tannins with a smooth finish.  It went well with pizza and salad we had for dinner.  I did have enough for a glass the next day, but found it too tart or acidic.  Best to drink the day you open it, which is the case for most wines.

On a side note, I love how the Liquor Stores are carring more 375ml bottles of wines nowadays....great for folks like me that enjoys a glass of wine for dinner and not having to waste it when the whole bottle is not finished the same day.