Penfolds
Penfolds is one of Australia’s most iconic and globally recognized wine producers, known for combining tradition with innovation and for crafting some of the country’s most collectible wines. The winery was founded in 1844 by Christopher Rawson Penfold and his wife Mary Penfold in Adelaide. What began as a small medical vineyard—producing fortified wines for therapeutic use—evolved over time into a benchmark producer of fine table wines.
Penfolds rose to international fame largely thanks to its flagship wine, Grange, first created by the legendary winemaker Max Schubert in the 1950s. Initially controversial, Grange is now considered one of the greatest wines in the world, known for its power, longevity, and distinctive style based primarily on Shiraz.
A defining feature of Penfolds is its multi-regional blending philosophy, sourcing grapes from various top vineyards across South Australia rather than focusing on a single estate. This approach allows for consistency and complexity across vintages. In addition to Grange, the winery produces a wide range of highly regarded wines, including Bin 389 (often called “Baby Grange”), Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon, St Henri Shiraz, and Yattarna Chardonnay.
Stylistically, Penfolds wines tend to emphasize structure, richness, and aging potential, often combining ripe fruit with oak influence and careful blending. At the same time, the house style aims for balance and precision rather than excess.
Today, Penfolds is part of Treasury Wine Estates and remains a flagship name not only for Australian wine but for the global fine wine market, with bottles ranging from accessible everyday options to some of the most expensive and collectible wines in the world.