Producer guide

Penfolds

South Australia, Australia. Powerful Shiraz and Cabernet with dark fruit, oak, spice, and long aging potential.

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Original bottle illustrations are shown for navigation and education; tasting notes are style guides rather than vintage-specific reviews.

Penfolds Shiraz

Bin-series Shiraz lane

Shiraz | Dry

Blackberry, plum, pepper, chocolate, oak, and full body.

Bodylight to full
8/9
Dry to sweetdry to sweet
1/9
Penfolds Cabernet

Cabernet-Shiraz blend lane

Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz | Dry

Cassis, dark plum, mint, spice, and firm structure.

Bodylight to full
8/9
Dry to sweetdry to sweet
1/9

Grapes used

  • Shiraz
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Chardonnay
  • Grenache

Family/name story

The Penfolds name comes from Dr. Christopher and Mary Penfold, early figures in the estate's story.

House focus

Builds bold Australian reds around consistency, blending skill, and cellar-worthy structure.

History note

Penfolds is one of Australia's best-known producers, with Grange serving as a benchmark for premium Australian red wine.

What to try first

Start with Bin-series reds before treating Grange as the reference bottle.

Pairing lane

Barbecue, lamb, steak, grilled mushrooms, and mature cheddar.

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