Barossa Valley, Australia
Penfolds
Australia's most iconic winery since 1844
Est. 1844
About the Estate
Penfolds is Australia's most iconic and internationally recognized winery, pioneering premium Australian wine since 1844. Founded by Dr. Christopher Rawson Penfold in Adelaide, the estate is famous for Grange (one of the world's great wines) and Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon. With 600+ hectares in Barossa Valley including the historic Kalimna vineyard (home to Block 42, the world's oldest Cabernet Sauvignon vines planted 1888), Penfolds champions multi-regional blending and extended American oak maturation to create age-worthy wines with global acclaim.
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 Barossa Valley including Kalimna Vineyard (290-hectare property, 153 under vine) featuring Block 42 with 1888-planted Cabernet Sauvignon (world's oldest). Multi-regional sourcing from Barossa, Coonawarra (terra rossa), McLaren Vale, Padthaway, Robe, and Wrattonbully. Ancient soils up to 200 million years old.
Available Wines
Discover our curated selection from Penfolds
