PenfoldsGreat Grandfather Rare Tawny 30 Year Old NV

Product code: 16463
£169.00 inc VAT
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 wine is a true gem in the world of fortified wines. Crafted with unparalleled precision and expertise, this exquisite wine exemplifies the essence of Australian winemaking tradition. Aged for a remarkable three decades, it unveils a mesmerizing tapestry of complex flavors and aromas. Its luscious deep amber hue beckons with hints of dried fruits, caramel, and roasted nuts, inviting you to indulge in its opulent character. On the palate, this wine delivers a symphony of rich, velvety textures and flavors of toffee, figs, and spices, culminating in an incredibly long and satisfying finish. Penfolds Great Grandfather Rare Tawny 30 Year Old offers an unforgettable drinking experience, deserving of the utmost admiration.

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

Penfolds is a renowned wine producer in Australia. It got established in 1844 in the capital city of Adelaide by Christopher Rawson Penfold. The winery’s story starts when Christopher and his wife, Mary Penfold, shifted from Angmering in West Sussex in the United Kingdom and moved to Australia. After they arrived, their family members helped them attain and acquire 500 acres of land and its estate at the base of the Mount Lofty Ranges. 

In the early years, the Penfold couple produced and sold fortified wines. They were in the style of port and sherry. Gradually, the demand for the drinks increased. It led to the expansion of the small winery that the Penfolds managed and the official establishment of Penfolds. It happened at the Magill Estate. 

Christopher’s medical reputation grew steadily with the rise in fame of Penfolds. It compelled Mary to manage and run a significant portion of the winery. After her husband passed away in 1870, Mary took over the business and its complete responsibility. She worked with exceptional determination, ambition, and endeavour during her reign. In addition, she did not hesitate to engage in various experiments and explore new techniques and methods to produce high-quality wines. 

Mary retired in 1884. At that time, the winery produced about a third of all the wines in South Australia. Mary handed over Penfolds to Georgina, her daughter. She managed it with her husband, Thomas Hyland. Later on, they passed the winery down to their two daughters and two sons. By 1907, Penfolds became the biggest winery compared to all the other wine producers in Adelaide. 

The Penfold family persisted in their family legacy even after Mary’s passed away in 1896 and retained their control and interest till 1976. Today, Penfolds operates and handles two wineries, Nuriootpa and Magill Estate.

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