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{{Infobox Australian Winery
{{Infobox Australian Winery
| winery_name = Penfolds
| winery_name = Penfolds
| winery_logo =
| winery_logo = [[image:penfolds_logo.jpg]]
| location_place = [[Magill, South Australia|Magill]] and [[Barossa Valley]]
| location_place = [[Magill, South Australia|Magill]] and [[Barossa Valley]]
| location_state = [[South Australia]]
| location_state = [[South Australia]]
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| year_founded = 1844
| year_founded = 1844
| first_vintage =
| first_vintage =
| key_people = Christopher Rawson Penfold
| key_people = Christopher Rawson Penfold, [[Max Schubert]]
| parent_company = [[Foster's Group]]
| parent_company = [[Foster's Group]]
| cases_per_year = 1.4 million <ref>[http://www.winepros.com.au/jsp/cda/wine/wineryprofile.jsp?ID=802 Winepros website, accessed 13/08/2008]</ref>
| cases_per_year =
| signature_wine = [[Penfolds Grange]]
| signature_wine = [[Penfolds Grange]]
| varietal1 = Shiraz
| varietal1 = Shiraz
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| tasting= <!--open to public, by appointment, special events, etc-->
| tasting= <!--open to public, by appointment, special events, etc-->
}}
}}
'''Penfolds''' is an [[Australia]]n [[wine]] label. Founded in 1844 by Dr. Christopher Rawson Penfold, an English physician who emigrated to Australia, <ref>[http://www.wine.com/aboutwine/basics/winerydesc.asp?winid=116 Wine.com article on Penfolds]</ref> it is one of Australia's oldest wineries. Initially, the winery produced mainly [[fortified wine| fortified wines]], in the style of [[sherry]] and [[port wine | port]], before changing its focus to table wines in 1950, leading to the production of the first [[Penfolds Grange]].<ref>[http://www.penfolds.com.au/history/ Penfold's History]</ref>
'''Penfolds''' is an [[Australia]]n [[wine]] producer, founded in 1844 by Dr. Christopher Rawson Penfold, an English physician who emigrated to [[Australia]].<ref>[http://www.wine.com/aboutwine/basics/winerydesc.asp?winid=116 Wine.com article on Penfolds]</ref> It is one of Australia's oldest [[winery|wineries]].


Penfolds has been owned by the [[Foster's Group]] since 2005. It has two wineries at [[Magill, South Australia|Magill]], near Adelaide and [[Nuriootpa]] in the [[Barossa Valley]].



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== Premium Red Wines ==

[[Image:Magill-estate.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Penfolds Magill Estate, South Australia]]










==History==
Penfold was a believer in the medicinal benefits of wine and before emigrating to Australia, obtained some vine cuttings from [[France]]. Arriving in Australia, he set up in practice at Magill on the eastern outskirts of Adelaide, South Australia and planted vines around his stone cottage which he called The Grange after his wife, Mary's, former home. Initially, Penfold produced [[fortified wine| fortified wines]], for his patients in the style of [[sherry]] and [[port wine | port]]. As demand for the wines increased the winery was expanded.[[Image:Magill-estate.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Penfolds Magill Estate, South Australia]]

Mary Penfold assumed the running of the winery after the death of her husband in 1870. After Mary retired in 1884 her daughter Georgina and son-in-law Thomas Hyland took over the day to day running of the winery. The Penfold family continued to operate the business very successfully and although the company became public in 1962 the Penfold family remained in control until 1976.

During the 1940's and 1950's the company changed its focus to table wines to accommodate changing tastes. This lead to experiments by Penfolds' chief winemaker, [[Max Schubert]] which would eventually lead to the production of Penfolds' and Australia's most famous wine, [[Penfolds Grange|Grange Hermitage]], later renamed simply Grange.<ref>[http://www.penfolds.com.au/history/ Penfold's History]</ref>

Control of Penfolds passed to Tooth & Co, a [[brewer]] based in [[New South Wales]] in 1976, to the Adelaide Steamship Co in 1982 and then in 1990 to S.A.Brewing which became part of Southcorp, an Australian conglomerate.<ref>[http://www.winetitles.com.au/awol/overview/wineries_southcorp.asp Australian Wine Online website, accessed 13/08/2007]</ref> Since 2005, the Southcorp wine brands and wineries have been owned by the [[Foster's Group]]. Penfolds currently operates two wineries; at [[Magill, South Australia|Magill]], near Adelaide and at [[Nuriootpa]] in the [[Barossa Valley]].




==Penfolds Wines==

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===Premium Red Wines===
*'''[[Penfolds Grange]]''' - Shiraz, with some Cabernet Sauvignon
*'''[[Penfolds Grange]]''' - Shiraz, with some Cabernet Sauvignon
*'''Bin 707''' - Cabernet Sauvignon
*'''Bin 707''' - Cabernet Sauvignon
*'''RWT''' - Shiraz, aged in French Oak. RWT stands for "Red Winemaking Trail".<ref> [http://www.winestar.com.au/prod1104.htm Penfolds RWT Shiraz 2001] </ref>
*'''RWT''' - Shiraz, aged in French Oak. RWT stands for "Red Winemaking Trail".<ref> [http://www.winestar.com.au/prod1104.htm Penfolds RWT Shiraz 2001] </ref>
*'''Magill Estate''' - Shiraz
*'''Magill Estate''' - Shiraz, currently the only wine made at the Magill Winery
*'''St Henri''' - Shiraz
*'''St Henri''' - Shiraz




== Non-Premium Red Wines ==
===Non-Premium Red Wines===
*'''Block 42''' - Kalimna Cabernet.
*'''Block 42''' - Kalimna Cabernet.
*'''Bin 60A''' - Coonawarra Cabernet Savignon and Kalimna Shiraz.
*'''Bin 60A''' - [[Coonawarra]] Cabernet Savignon and Kalimna Shiraz.
*'''Cellar Reserve''' - Comes in Grenache, Sangiovese and Pinot Noir Varieties.
*'''Cellar Reserve''' - Comes in Grenache, Sangiovese and Pinot Noir Varieties.
*'''Bin 389''' - Cabernet Shiraz. The most illustrious of Penfold's Non-Premium selection, often described as a "Baby Grange".
*'''Bin 389''' - Cabernet Shiraz. The most illustrious of Penfold's Non-Premium selection, sometimes described as a "Baby Grange".
*'''Bin 407''' - Cabernet Savignon. If Bin 389 is a Baby Grange, this is the Baby 707.
*'''Bin 407''' - Cabernet Savignon, sometimes referred to as a "Baby 707".
*'''Bin 28''' - Kalimna Shiraz.
*'''Bin 28''' - Kalimna Shiraz.
*'''Bin 128''' - Coonawarra Shiraz.
*'''Bin 128''' - Coonawarra Shiraz.
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*'''Bin 8''' - Shiraz Cabernet.
*'''Bin 8''' - Shiraz Cabernet.
*'''Bin 2''' - Shiraz Mourvedre.
*'''Bin 2''' - Shiraz Mourvedre.
Penfold's also makes several non-premium reds under the label of '''Thomas Hyland''', '''Koonunga Hill''' and '''Rawsons Retreat''' which are in general considerably less expensive than the other bottles.
Penfold's also makes several entry-level reds under the label of '''Thomas Hyland''', '''Koonunga Hill''' and '''Rawsons Retreat''' which are in general considerably less expensive than the other bottles.



== Premium White Wines ==
=== Premium White Wines ===


*'''Yattarna Chardonnay'''
*'''Yattarna Chardonnay'''
*'''Bin 04A Adelaide Hills Chardonnay'''
*'''Bin 04A Adelaide Hills Chardonnay'''



== See also ==
== See also ==
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*[[South Australian food and drink]]
*[[South Australian food and drink]]
*[[Penfolds Grange]]
*[[Penfolds Grange]]



== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.penfolds.com.au Penfolds web site]
* [http://www.penfolds.com.au Penfolds web site]



== References ==
== References ==
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Revision as of 08:03, 13 August 2007

For other uses, see Penfold (disambiguation).
Penfolds
File:Penfolds logo.jpg
LocationMagill and Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia
Founded1844
Key peopleChristopher Rawson Penfold, Max Schubert
Parent companyFoster's Group
Cases/yr1.4 million [1]
Known forPenfolds Grange
VarietalsShiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay
Websitehttp://www.penfolds.com.au

Penfolds is an Australian wine producer, founded in 1844 by Dr. Christopher Rawson Penfold, an English physician who emigrated to Australia.[2] It is one of Australia's oldest wineries.








History

Penfold was a believer in the medicinal benefits of wine and before emigrating to Australia, obtained some vine cuttings from France. Arriving in Australia, he set up in practice at Magill on the eastern outskirts of Adelaide, South Australia and planted vines around his stone cottage which he called The Grange after his wife, Mary's, former home. Initially, Penfold produced fortified wines, for his patients in the style of sherry and port. As demand for the wines increased the winery was expanded.

Penfolds Magill Estate, South Australia

Mary Penfold assumed the running of the winery after the death of her husband in 1870. After Mary retired in 1884 her daughter Georgina and son-in-law Thomas Hyland took over the day to day running of the winery. The Penfold family continued to operate the business very successfully and although the company became public in 1962 the Penfold family remained in control until 1976.

During the 1940's and 1950's the company changed its focus to table wines to accommodate changing tastes. This lead to experiments by Penfolds' chief winemaker, Max Schubert which would eventually lead to the production of Penfolds' and Australia's most famous wine, Grange Hermitage, later renamed simply Grange.[3]

Control of Penfolds passed to Tooth & Co, a brewer based in New South Wales in 1976, to the Adelaide Steamship Co in 1982 and then in 1990 to S.A.Brewing which became part of Southcorp, an Australian conglomerate.[4] Since 2005, the Southcorp wine brands and wineries have been owned by the Foster's Group. Penfolds currently operates two wineries; at Magill, near Adelaide and at Nuriootpa in the Barossa Valley.



Penfolds Wines

Premium Red Wines

  • Penfolds Grange - Shiraz, with some Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Bin 707 - Cabernet Sauvignon
  • RWT - Shiraz, aged in French Oak. RWT stands for "Red Winemaking Trail".[5]
  • Magill Estate - Shiraz, currently the only wine made at the Magill Winery
  • St Henri - Shiraz


Non-Premium Red Wines

  • Block 42 - Kalimna Cabernet.
  • Bin 60A - Coonawarra Cabernet Savignon and Kalimna Shiraz.
  • Cellar Reserve - Comes in Grenache, Sangiovese and Pinot Noir Varieties.
  • Bin 389 - Cabernet Shiraz. The most illustrious of Penfold's Non-Premium selection, sometimes described as a "Baby Grange".
  • Bin 407 - Cabernet Savignon, sometimes referred to as a "Baby 707".
  • Bin 28 - Kalimna Shiraz.
  • Bin 128 - Coonawarra Shiraz.
  • Bin 138 - Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvedre blend.
  • Bin 8 - Shiraz Cabernet.
  • Bin 2 - Shiraz Mourvedre.

Penfold's also makes several entry-level reds under the label of Thomas Hyland, Koonunga Hill and Rawsons Retreat which are in general considerably less expensive than the other bottles.


Premium White Wines

  • Yattarna Chardonnay
  • Bin 04A Adelaide Hills Chardonnay


See also



References

  1. ^ Winepros website, accessed 13/08/2008
  2. ^ Wine.com article on Penfolds
  3. ^ Penfold's History
  4. ^ Australian Wine Online website, accessed 13/08/2007
  5. ^ Penfolds RWT Shiraz 2001
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