The Winery Penfolds of Australie du Sud

Winery Penfolds
The winery offers 157 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.
This estate is part of the Treasury Wine Estates.
It is ranked in the top 3 of the estates of Australie du Sud.
It is located in Australie du Sud
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The Winery Penfolds is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 157 wines for sale in of Australie du Sud to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Penfolds Estate is located in the South Australian province, and it is recognized and revered as one of the greatest wineries in the country. Founded in 1844, Penfolds is a leading winemaking establishment that produces superior quality wines, as well as spirits. The estate is located in the very heart of South Australia and spans over 185 hectares. Its primary products are red, white, and rosé wines, the majority of which are certified organic. Penfolds is rooted in a rich heritage, and holds a prominent place in the South Australian wine industry. The Estate is the region's primary producer and is regarded as one of the country's largest vineyards. Widely acknowledged for its “Icon” wines, Penfolds can indeed be regarded as the most famous and sought-after wine in the region. Penfolds Estate produces a wide variety of indigenous grape varieties, native and foreign hybrids, endowing its wines with intense aromas and flavors that will delight the most discerning palates. Moreover, its wines are crafted using traditional aging and winemaking methods, as well as modern technologies, granting them exceptional finesse and quality. Penfolds Estate also offers a variety of exciting and informative tours. Specialized and personalized tours are available for groups, allowing wine enthusiasts and novices alike to explore the diversity of wines, spirits, and styles produced by the estate. Visitors can also taste the wines during lively events hosted by the team, learn the secrets of wine aging, and discover how the estate promotes sustainability. The prestige and heritage of Penfolds Estate are both revered and respected by winemakers from all corners of Australia.

Top Winery Penfolds wines

Looking for the best Winery Penfolds wines in Australie du Sud among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Penfolds wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Penfolds wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top natural sweet wines of Winery Penfolds

Food and wine pairings with a natural sweet wine of Winery Penfolds

How Winery Penfolds wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of oxtail and carrot stew, meatballs catalan style or rigatoni with courgettes and tomatoes.

Organoleptic analysis of natural sweet wines of Winery Penfolds

On the nose the natural sweet wine of Winery Penfolds. often reveals types of flavors of cream, tree fruit or cheese and sometimes also flavors of cedar, molasses or red fruit.

The best vintages in the natural sweet wines of Winery Penfolds

  • 1956With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.45/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.38/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.33/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2000With an average score of 4.30/5

The grape varieties most used in the natural sweet wines of Winery Penfolds.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Mourvedre
  • Grenache
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Touriga Nacional
  • Tinta Barroca

Discovering the wine region of Australie du Sud

SouthAustralia is one of Australia's six states, located (as the name suggests) in the south of the vast island continent. It's the engine room of the Australian wine industry, responsible for about half of the country's total production each year. But there's more to the region than quantity - countless high-quality wines are produced here, most from the region's signature Grape, Shiraz. These include such fine, collectible wines as Penfolds Grange, Henschke Hill of Grace, Torbreck The Laird and d'Arenberg The Dead Arm.

South Australia's wine portfolio is heavily weighted towards Powerful red wines, most of which are made from Shiraz. Another grape variety that thrives here is Cabernet Sauvignon, the best examples of which come from the Limestone Coast in the far south-east of the state (notably Coonawarra, Padthaway and Robe). Grenache has also proved well suited to the South Australian Climate and winemaking style, particularly when combined with Shiraz and Mourvedre (also known as Mataro in Australia) to create the classic Australian GSM blend. European varieties as diverse as Tempranillo, Nebbiolo, Montepulciano and Petit Verdot are also present in South Australian vineyards, but only in small quantities.

The top white wines of Winery Penfolds

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Penfolds

How Winery Penfolds wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of broccoli gratin, sea bream in foil on the barbecue or cream and tuna quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Penfolds

On the nose the white wine of Winery Penfolds. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, asparagus or kerosene and sometimes also flavors of petroleum, lime zest or elderflower. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Penfolds. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Penfolds

  • 1995With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2000With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2002With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 1997With an average score of 4.30/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Penfolds.

  • Chardonnay
  • Sémillon
  • Riesling
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Gewürztraminer
  • Fiano

Discover the grape variety: Touriga franca

Most certainly Portuguese. It is said to be the result of a cross between the mourisco de semente and the touriga nacional, which should not be confused with it. It can be found in Australia, South Africa, the United States (California), etc. and is virtually unknown in France.

The top red wines of Winery Penfolds

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Penfolds

How Winery Penfolds wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of quick meatloaf, lamb mice confit in port wine or lomo saltado.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Penfolds

On the nose the red wine of Winery Penfolds. often reveals types of flavors of cream, hazelnut or apricot and sometimes also flavors of salt, stone or thyme. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Penfolds. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Penfolds

  • N.V.With an average score of 4.90/5
  • 1982With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 1951With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 1989With an average score of 4.66/5
  • 1986With an average score of 4.65/5
  • 1971With an average score of 4.65/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Penfolds.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Pinot Noir
  • Grenache
  • Merlot
  • Mataro

The word of the wine: Aqueous

Said of a diluted wine for which one has the impression that water has been added.

The top sweet wines of Winery Penfolds

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Penfolds

How Winery Penfolds wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of sweet desserts, mild and soft cheese or fruity desserts such as recipes of simple pancake batter, barbecue burger or rice with milk.

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Penfolds.

  • Sémillon

Discover the grape variety: Riesling

White Riesling is a grape variety that originated in France (Alsace). It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Riesling can be found in many vineyards: Alsace, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Lorraine, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, South West.

The top sparkling wines of Winery Penfolds

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery Penfolds

How Winery Penfolds wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of fondue with lao sukiyaki sauce (laos), radicchio and pancetta rolls or cod fillet with shallots and mustard.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Winery Penfolds

On the nose the sparkling wine of Winery Penfolds. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, butter or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, microbio or oak. In the mouth the sparkling wine of Winery Penfolds. is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Winery Penfolds

  • 2012With an average score of 4.10/5

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Winery Penfolds.

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Grigio
  • Pinot Noir

The word of the wine: Cryptogamic

Refers to diseases transmitted to plants by a fungus.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Penfolds

Planning a wine route in the of Australie du Sud? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Penfolds.

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

News about Winery Penfolds and wines from the region

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Chardonnay

Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Chardonnay, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bourgogne ...

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Bray

Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Bray, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/ ...

The Rully appellation seen by Felix Debavelaere

Felix Debavelaere, from Domaine Rois Mages mentions the different personnalities of the Rully appellation. It is not easy to put it in a single box, not only because it can be produced in red and white but also because the wines can show different characters according to where the vines are planted. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (February 2021). Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bourgo ...

The word of the wine: Aqueous

Said of a diluted wine for which one has the impression that water has been added.