Barossa Valley, Australia
Penfolds
Australia's most iconic winery since 1844
Est. 1844
About the Estate
Penfolds is Australia's most recognised wine estate, and one of the few New World producers whose top wines trade alongside the great châteaux and domaines of Europe. Dr. Christopher Rawson Penfold and his wife Mary established Magill Estate in Adelaide's foothills in 1844. The Nuriootpa winery in Barossa Valley was built in 1911. Max Schubert created Grange in the 1950s and launched Bin 707 in 1964 as the estate's flagship Cabernet Sauvignon, made only in years the fruit is deemed good enough. Peter Gago has been Chief Winemaker since 2002. The estate's Barossa Valley holdings include the Kalimna vineyard, home to Block 42 with Cabernet vines planted in 1888, the oldest commercial planting in the world.
Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Grenache, Mourvèdre
Heritage & Milestones
A journey through time, celebrating the moments that defined our legacy
Magill Estate Founded
Dr. Christopher Rawson Penfold and wife Mary established Penfolds at Magill Estate in Adelaide's foothills, planting vines for medicinal wine.
Block 42 Planted
The iconic Block 42 Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard was planted at Kalimna, becoming the world's oldest continuously producing Cabernet vines.
Barossa Expansion
Penfolds built the Nuriootpa winery in Barossa Valley to expand beyond Magill Estate as demand grew.
Grange Created
Max Schubert created Penfolds Grange, which became one of the world's great wines and Australia's most iconic label.
Bin 707 Launched
Australia's first commercial single Cabernet Sauvignon wine was released, named after the Boeing 707 jet that took it to international markets.
Magill Estate Founded
Dr. Christopher Rawson Penfold and wife Mary established Penfolds at Magill Estate in Adelaide's foothills, planting vines for medicinal wine.
Block 42 Planted
The iconic Block 42 Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard was planted at Kalimna, becoming the world's oldest continuously producing Cabernet vines.
Barossa Expansion
Penfolds built the Nuriootpa winery in Barossa Valley to expand beyond Magill Estate as demand grew.
Grange Created
Max Schubert created Penfolds Grange, which became one of the world's great wines and Australia's most iconic label.
Bin 707 Launched
Australia's first commercial single Cabernet Sauvignon wine was released, named after the Boeing 707 jet that took it to international markets.
Vineyard Location
Barossa Valley, Australia
Terroir
600+ hectares in the Barossa Valley including Kalimna Vineyard (290-hectare property, 153 under vine) with Block 42's 1888-planted Cabernet Sauvignon, the world's oldest commercial planting. Penfolds also sources from Coonawarra (terra rossa), McLaren Vale, Padthaway, Robe and Wrattonbully. The multi-regional blending philosophy is central to the house style, with ancient soils up to 200 million years old.
Available Wines
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