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+61 3 9633 2000 77 Southbank Boulevard GPO Box 753F, Melbourne VIC 3001
Southbank, 3006
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Tired of boring old wines from Australia? No? Then you can probably thank Penfolds Wines. Penfolds, founded in 1844 by Mary and Dr. Penfold (Mary gets top billing since she took care of most of the early management and winemaking responsibilities), has completely revolutionized not only its own product lines throughout the years, but also many wines in Australia as a whole. The wine produced by Penfolds was originally prescribed as tonic wines for anaemic patients, with the wine made from Grenache. By 1870, with 60 acres under vine, they were producing many more wines. In the 1920s and 1930s, Penfolds was known for its fortified wine, like many other wineries in the area.

1943 marked the start of a massive expansion for Penfolds Winery, with first the acquisition of Auldana Vineyard and its winery, and then the purchase of Kalimna Vineyard in 1945. By the end of the decade, they owned vineyards in McLaren Vale, Griffith, the Hunter Valley, and Minchinbury. Around the same time, winemaker Read more »

Penfolds Koonunga Hills Cabernet Australia (2006)

Winery: Penfolds Wines
Region: Australia » Adelaide Hills
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Type: Table Wines
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lingprof

I got it on sale for 5.99. An amazing bargain, nothing fancy but a good solid cab at these bargain prices.

Penfolds 707 (2007)

Winery: Penfolds Wines
Region: South East Australia
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon , Syrah
Type: Table Wines
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dkmrd5

Nice aroma, very fruit forward! Tastes of dark fruit that is rounded out by solid tannins but not harsh. Nor does it leave your mouth dry. Short finish

Penfolds Bin 389 a Selection of Wines Or Other Items Australia Cabernet Sauvignon. Shiraz (2006)

Winery: Penfolds Wines
Region: Australia » Barossa Valley
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Type: Table Wines
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lamarr

3. 2006 Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz – South Australia (14.5%) – [decanting], Color: very deep, can’t get any light through, Nose: pretty fantastic, oaky, almost cedar, very woody, blackberries, perhaps a bit of chocolate, Taste: woody in the mouth...

Penfolds Shiraz Koonunga Hill South Australia (2012)

Winery: Penfolds Wines
Region: Australia » South Australia » Koonunga Hill
Varietal: Syrah
Type: Table Wines
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Gregory Dal Piaz

Decidedly violet toned on the nose with a touch of passionfruity spiciness accenting the pepper core of black plum and basalt toned nose that gains vanilla and smoke top notes with air. fascinating in the mouth. texturally this is smooth and almost a b...

Penfolds R.W.T. Shiraz (1996)

Winery: Penfolds Wines
Region: Australia » Barossa Valley
Varietal: Syrah
Type: Table Wines
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azygos

Holding it's color well after 13 years, still deep red and youthful looking. I was concerned because some of these have turned up corked recently but this bottle seems in good condition. Nose is restrained for an Aussie Shiraz; pronounced violets and ...

Penfolds Club Port (NV)

Winery: Penfolds Wines
Region: Australia » South Australia
Type: Dessert/Fortifieds
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HB Carter

This port is unusual in that it has all the wonderful flavor and deep rich tones of a beautiful tawny port... however, in addition to the caramel, cinnamon, honey, and deep plum flavor, is a light creamy flavor that does not have the heavy raisin or an...

Penfolds Shiraz Magill Estate (2004)

Winery: Penfolds Wines
Region: Australia » New South Wales » Hunter Valley » Adelaide Plains
Varietal: Syrah
Type: Table Wines
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sleepy

Consistently good bang for the buck. Lots of fruit and well balanced

Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Label Slightly Cellar Damaged Shiraz Australia (2004)

Winery: Penfolds Wines
Region: Australia » Barossa Valley
Varietal: Syrah
Type: Table Wines
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Wine Fire

Delicate black cherry and rare cooked beef leap from the glass at first opening. Asparagus, leafy greens and earth intermingle over time. The palate matches the nose with rich tastes of beef and black cherry, adding hints of fresh spinach and cut gar...

Penfolds Bin 95 Grange Shiraz South Australia (1996)

Winery: Penfolds Wines
Region: Australia » South Australia » Barossa
Varietal: Syrah
Type: Table Wines
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Stephen Harvey

I have tried this wine on 5 occasions now the latest being in August 2010. The wine is now beginning to evolve into what a very good vintage Grange should. The very dark black current fruit with the strong vanilla overtones from the American Oak is n...

Penfolds Rawsons Retreat Cabernet Sauvignon (2009)

Winery: Penfolds Wines
Region: South East Australia
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Type: Table Wines
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mikespeer

violets, plums on the nose.....great balance with a long lasting finish

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  • September 2016

    I dodged a MAJOR Bullet vs. my wine ventures.Results are in and 2012 Oakville Cult Wines are superior and more collectable than 2013 Oakville Cult Wine ,, whew.. Invested. - William ; the photo courtesy of Adam Lee of Siduri Wines. Read More

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  • July 2016

    Unlimited Pours of 7 Wines with DinnerRegister at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/prix-fixe-dinner-with-wine-pairing-at-capital-grille-wall-street-tickets-26760183429Wine Lovers of NYC is excited to offer a great wine and food pairing at the Capital Grille Wall Street on August 9. For $90 (tax and gratuity included) you will have a prix-fixe meal (... Read More

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  • June 2016

    Had the good fortune to attend a Masters of Wine, Syrah Panel Tasting on Monday. I believe it was the last spot available for the seated tasting, consisting of 23 Syrah's from the main Syrah producing regions of the world. The tasting was held at the upstairs restaurant of the Wine House (famous retail shop and education facility) off of Cotner ... Read More

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  • May 2016

    DMCKER - That's my usual buy of a particular wine.  A case make up for me is 3-4 of a certain wine I really to check and hold and maybe 2 -f a few other wines of different varietals.  I do let certain wines sits, Ports, Cabbies, Merlots, CdP, Brunello and the like.  I can wait, getting some good discounts on Penfolds right now and like an idiot ... Read More

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  • May 2016

    MJET - Here's a list of wines that are currently out there (out of 1000's) from just one place.  All of are age worthy, most drink well early, some drink better after a year or but all sit well for anywhere from 7-8 to 15-20. Here it is, by the way I went with a $25 - $50 range - I know you spent $75 on bottle you weren't sure about - but DMCKER... Read More

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  • April 2016

    Which Cab Sav's are REALLY good right of the bat (upon release from the winery) and even better after 5 years?  Read More

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  • December 2015

    Anyone care to play a little sleuthing game? Why are these labels different for the same wine?With all the fake wine out there these days, especially in Burgundy and Bordeaux, folks are a little anxious about Rudy era bottles.   Read More

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  • November 2015

    Thanks guys.  The wines selected are listed in one of the pictures towards the end - reds on one list, whites on the other list.  The Penfolds was Bin 28, Shiraz/Syrah from South Australia, 2011.  I had to get up early this morning for a motorcycle ride and now in about an hour we are heading out to Washington DC to attend another Phillips Museu... Read More

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  • November 2015

    Al,It looks like it was more than a success.  Congratulations to Sandra, and you ya bum!What was the Penfolds? The Baby Grange?  Actually, gimme the list of wines you had.  I saw the Octagon and a St. Francis.  Read More

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  • Penfolds Bin 28 Shiraz Kalima 2012

    November 2015

    Penfolds Bin 28 Shiraz Kalima 2012

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    The winemaker's notes are accurate. Drinking it in late 2015 to accompany a chicken mole meal. Read More

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  • Jan 22, 2009

    They do some nice wines

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