past, present and future
Australian winemakers Penfolds’ core philosophy is all about style, or rather, expressions of wine, a mark of the brand since its inception at Magill, Adelaide in 1844. And Penfolds’ house style of wines are known for their multi-regional, multi-varietal and multi-vineyard blending that have gone on to establish their own personalities.
For the winery’s 175th anniversary, Penfolds’ 2019 Collection will feature:
- The 2019 Collection release spans five vintages: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019
- Bin 23 Pinot Noir 10th anniversary (years since the first vintage)
- Bin 51 Eden Valley Riesling 20th anniversary (years since the first vintage)
- Reserve Bin A Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 25th anniversary (years since the first vintage)
- Kalimna Bin 28 Shiraz 60th anniversary (years since the first vintage
“All Penfolds winemakers employ a personal responsibility and great pride in the wines they make. As a team the group is committed to making wines that are complex, with a definitive and distinctive Penfolds character,” said Peter Gago, Penfolds’ chief winemaker. “Each displays an individual style, a style that is the result of years skilful blending and access to the best possible fruit, oak and time”.
Built to appreciate with time, all the wines in the collection will continue to develop and improve for years after their release. When you decide to open the bottle will depend on whether you prefer your wine with some youthful zest or with the complexities that come with a fully matured bottle age.
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