Penfolds Club Port (NV)
| Winery: | Penfolds Wines |
| Region: | Australia » South Australia |
| Type: | Dessert/Fortifieds |
Penfolds Wines
+61 3 9633 2000 77 Southbank Boulevard GPO Box 753F, Melbourne VIC 3001
Southbank, 3006
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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 »
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 »
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...
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May 2017
Aussie List1962 Penfolds Bin 60A Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon Barossa Shiraz2002 Grosset Polish Hill Riesling1990 Penfolds Grange Shiraz1999 Cullen Diana Madelaine Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot2006 Giaconda ChardonnayNZDon't have a dream list Read More
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May 2017
We all covet certain superstar wines but budget restrictions mean we have not got there yetWhat are the 5 wines you would like to drink before you die that you have not already hadPlease include VintageMine1996 Krug Clos Du Mesnil1990 DRC Romanee Conti1959 Chateau Mouton [Birth Year]1847 Chateau d'Yquem1982 Petrus Read More
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May 2017
BTW, any comments on these: the wines, the vintages and the indicated prices? Australia/New Zealand CollectionJamsheed, Syrah, Helasville "Hill Paddock Vineyard" 2010 $45/5,000 JPYPenfolds GSM Bin 138-Old Vines, Barossa Valley $440/4,500 JPYVasse Felix, Shiraz, Margaret River, 2000 $30/3,100 JPYTin Shed, Shiraz, Barossa Valley "Single Wire Vine... Read More
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May 2017
"Interestingly Stags Leap is owned by Treasury Wine Estates which owns Penfolds."Stephen, you are aware there are two Stag's Leaps? Read More
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May 2017
Interestingly Stags Leap is owned by Treasury Wine Estates which owns PenfoldsNot to forget also Berringer and Etude amongst others in the US Read More
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April 2017
Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz South Australia 2014
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April 2017
Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz South Australia 2014
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No written review
Wine review by 127503
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April 2017
Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz South Australia 2014
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No written review
Wine review by 127503
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April 2017
Getting ready for our Australian tasting tomorrow night, but 1st some recently purchased wines and lastly my oldest Aussie:The Bin 28 Penfolds Kalima ShirazThe Yalumba Eden Valley Viognier '15.It may not be the best, but it solid and I've been drinking it and likng it for years. I remember how good the '07 and '10 were. The Yalumba Old Bush Vine... Read More
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April 2017
Well lets me give you the run downWe abandoned the Pol for an Ayala Brut Majeur - Love Pol but we do drink a bit of it and the Ayala is not as common in the Harvey Bubble selectionIt is a very nice Bubble to start the nightThe 2012 Grosset Polish Hill was seriously good [I can find no rational reason to ever drink riesling under cork ever again]... Read More
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Jan 22, 2009
They do some nice wines
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