PenfoldsGreat Grandfather Rare Tawny 30 Year Old NV

Product code: 16463
£169.00 inc VAT
£1,014.00 / case of 6
Australia
Fortified Wine from
South Australia, Australia
Country
Country: Australia
Region
Region: South Australia
Type
Type: Fortified Wine
Winery
Winery: Penfolds
Alcohol
Alcohol: 19.6%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Grenache/Garnacha, Mataro, Shiraz/Syrah
Grape: 13 Varieties - Mostly Shiraz/Syrah, Grenache/Garnacha, Mataro and Cabernet
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Country
Country: Australia
Region
Region: South Australia
Type
Type: Fortified Wine
Winery
Winery: Penfolds
Alcohol
Alcohol: 19.6%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Grenache/Garnacha, Mataro, Shiraz/Syrah
Grape: 13 Varieties - Mostly Shiraz/Syrah, Grenache/Garnacha, Mataro and Cabernet

Product Notes

Penfolds Great Grandfather Rare Tawny 30 Year Old is a truly exquisite Australian wine, demonstrating a profound richness and complexity. Its stunning colour, reminiscent of dark mahogany and golden amber, forecasts its deep aromatic delights of floral notes, dried fruits and caramel. The palate is equisitely balanced with delicate sweetness, layered with flavours of vanilla, almond, and ripe fruits. Aged in oak barrels, it celebrates Penfolds' precious heritage, exhibiting a flavour evocative of an old fashioned cocktail. Its opulent finish lingers, evoking a tale of rare distinction. This wine unconditionally embodies the artistry and elegance of superior aging.

Tasting Notes

COLOUR - Lustrous deep tawny with an obvious yellow-green edge. NOSE - Intense, fragrant and seductive. Alluring toffee/praline notes. Rich fruit characters of quince paste, fig, raisin and candied peel. Toasted almonds and roasted chestnuts. The aromatic elements conspire into a wonderful integration, that complexes and evolves in the glass. PALATE - Seamless and integrated from start to finish. Dark fruitcake, milk and dark chocolate, coffee, vanillin and aniseed all in abundance. Toffee/brûlée sugar with orange zest and marzipan add length and balance to the palate. The richness and weight of the wine are held in harmony by the spirit-acid balance, which conveys the long, persistent finish.

About the Winery

Penfolds

Established in the heart of Adelaide in 1844, Penfolds winery is one of Australia's oldest and most renowned wine-producing estates. Over the centuries, this impressive winery has crafted an invincible reputation for producing wines of exceptional quality, notably its world-famous Grange and St. Henri Shiraz.

Thomas Penfold and his wife Mary embarked on wine production at their Magill Estate after immigrating from England. Penfold’s initial intention was to craft fortified wines in the style of those he admired in Europe, specifically, his cherished homeland. However, over time the potential for producing quality table wines was realised and Penfolds has since become a global icon.

Among the winery's remarkable collections, the most celebrated offering is undeniably the 'Penfolds Grange'. This Shiraz wine, crafted by the pioneering winemaker Max Schubert is among the most coveted and enduring labels on the global wine stage. Known for its rich intensity and remarkable longevity the Grange is synonymous with prestige in the world of wine.

Nestled amongst the rolling Adelaide Hills, the winery is a sight to behold. With its distinctive historic charm, juxtaposed with cutting-edge wine-making techniques, Penfolds has managed to maintain an enchanting balance of tradition and innovation. Visitors are greeted by lush vineyards, meticulously tended to ensure the production of quality grapes. A walk through the Penfolds cellar door is an immersion into history; as each stone and barrel tell tales of wine craftsmanship honed over centuries.

What's interesting however, is Penfolds winery's firm belief in multi-regional blending. Unlike most wineries who staunchly adhere to single-vineyard or single-region wines, Penfolds uses grapes from various regions across the country. To the experts at Penfolds, the synergy resulting from the blend ensures a profound depth and complexity of flavour that simply cannot be achieved otherwise.

In conclusion, Penfolds winery is an iconic cornerstone of the Australian wine industry. A visit to this elegant estate, is not merely about tasting wines of world class quality, but also accompanied by a journey through a labyrinth of history and the passionate narrative of a craft perfected over time. A haven for wine connoisseurs and enthusiasts alike!

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