For 175 years, Penfolds has been grounded in experimentation, curiosity and uncompromising quality. This foundation has driven us since the very beginning and with each generation of custodians, it is celebrated. As we mark our 175th year, Penfolds honours those who defined our history. Christopher Rawson Penfold began it all. A doctor, with an eye for winemaking, he and his wife Mary sought a new calling in Australia. They found it in Magill Estate. Here, Christopher planted vines and set in motion philosophies that would remain with Penfolds to this day. This full-bodied wine with its ripe fruit aromas, voluminous richness and subtle oak spice, is dedicated to him. Aromatic notes of warm spice and rich dark red fruits. Complexing subtle oak notes of sandalwood and cedar arise. Generous powdery tannins linger, all while the pronounced mulberry and black berry fruit support the familial Shiraz template. All is finely balanced by with the subtle integrated oak.
