the 2004 vintage favored cabernet, and that quality has evidently trickled down to this bargain from penfolds. hints of brown sugar and raisin on the nose give an impression of great ripeness, but that's balanced by fresh black currant, coffee and black olive flavors. tannins are supple, but finish on a slightly dusty note, giving the wine enough backbone to pair with steak.
Koonunga Hill