Penfolds

Penfolds Grandfather Rare Tawny

Fortified from South Australia, Australia

SKU: 002021-AU07001

Alcohol Volume: 20.2%

$150.00 $135.00

Grape

Shiraz/ Syrah
Grenache
Mataro
Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting Note

Colour: Deep tawny with a distinctive yellow-green edge characteristic of extended wood maturation. Nose: Intense raisin fruits, fruitcake, liquorice, roasted walnuts all integrated together seamlessly with a freshness contradicting age. Palate: Classical Penfolds fruitcake, liquorice and vanillin oak flavours with a sweet full and round mid-palate, and a finish that persists on and on. The Grandfather name dates back to 1915, when an oak cask containing the finest blend of available Tawny material was set aside for the exclusive use of the Penfold family. This wine was known as The Grandfather due to the age of the oldest Tawny in the blend. With each vintage varietal batches are selected for Grandfather. These batches are individually aged in seasoned old oak casks before being blended together at 14 years of age. This blend is then introduced into the ‘Grandfather Solera’. This Solera consists of six stages that are designed to fully integrate all components offering consistency and freshness with a final minimum average blended age of 20 years.

Food Goes Well With This Wine

Colour: Deep tawny with a distinctive yellow-green edge characteristic of extended wood maturation. Nose: Intense raisin fruits, fruitcake, liquorice, roasted walnuts all integrated together seamlessly with a freshness contradicting age. Palate: Classical Penfolds fruitcake, liquorice and vanillin oak flavours with a sweet full and round mid-palate, and a finish that persists on and on. The Grandfather name dates back to 1915, when an oak cask containing the finest blend of available Tawny material was set aside for the exclusive use of the Penfold family. This wine was known as The Grandfather due to the age of the oldest Tawny in the blend. With each vintage varietal batches are selected for Grandfather. These batches are individually aged in seasoned old oak casks before being blended together at 14 years of age. This blend is then introduced into the ‘Grandfather Solera’. This Solera consists of six stages that are designed to fully integrate all components offering consistency and freshness with a final minimum average blended age of 20 years.

Pork
Soft Cheese
Poultry

Penfolds

For more than a century, Penfolds has been recognised globally for a pioneering spirit and commitment to quality. Today, our wines continue to delight and inspire all who enjoy great wine and the Penfolds experience. The success of Penfolds has been driven by the generations of visionaries and innovators. From the beginning in 1844 to today, the merging of science, art and innovation has driven Penfolds to become one of Australia's most famed and respected winemakers. Grange’s reputation as one of the world’s most celebrated wines continues to grow today. On its 50th birthday in 2001, Grange was listed as a South Australian heritage icon, while the 2008 Grange vintage achieved a perfect score of 100 points by two of the world’s most influential wine magazines. With every new generation of Penfolds winemakers, Max Schubert’s remarkable vision is nurtured and strengthened.

Peter Gago

PETER GAGO Penfolds Chief Winemaker In 2021, Peter joined Decanter's prestigious 'Hall of Fame' 2018 honorary doctorate from the University of South Australia in recognition of outstanding service to the Australian wine industry Companion of The Order of Australia (AC) in 2017 for service to the wine industry 2016 Bragg Membership of the Royal Institution of Australia for services to oenology 2015 Baron of the Barossa 2014 Winemaker of the Year and recipient of the Len Evans Award for Leadership from Gourmet Traveller WINE (Australia) 2012 Winemaker's Winemaker Award from The Institute of the Masters of Wine and The Drinks Business (UK) 2007 Winemaker of the Year by The Barons of the Barossa (Australia) 2005 Winemaker of the Year from Wine Enthusiast Magazine
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