Penfolds Winery Hunter Valley

Introducing penfolds g4 entwining grange dna from the exceptional 2002 2004 2008 and 2016 vintages to create a unique and rare release.

Penfolds winery hunter valley. The region and some of the vineyards are steeped in history including penfolds own kalimna block 42 vines which were planted in 1880 s and are thought to be the oldest continuously producing cabernet sauvignon vines in the world. It is also renowned for its national. The ancient soils of the barossa valley are home to many of our most celebrated vineyards. Hunter valley wines are light and relatively low in alcohol which makes them a great accompaniment to food.

Established in the early 1800s the first vignerons recognised that the coastal franceinge north of sydney was too wet and humid for viable viticulture and thus took the decision to. Built in 1911 this site became the focal point of penfolds winemaking in the 1970s as more fruit was sourced from the barossa valley and its surrounds. Entwining grange dna from the exceptional 2002 2004 2008 and 2016 vintages to create a unique and rare release. Penfolds is one of australia s oldest and most iconic wineries.

Our wines are widely celebrated for their diversity history and craftsmanship. The hunter valley is one of australia s best known wine regions located in the state of new south wales the region has played a pivotal role in the history of australian wine as one of the first wine regions planted in the early 19th century. Grange vs the hunter 1st 30th september every year we pitch penfolds grange against three of our local hunter valley icons. The hunter valley is the most important quality wine producing region in new south wales even though it represents only a franceaction of the state s production.

This year we will be tasting the 100 point 2012 penfolds grange against 2013 brokenwood graveyard shiraz 2013 briar ridge dairy hill shiraz and 2013 de iuliis limited release shiraz and you are able to taste this amazing bracket of wines any day throughout september. Hunter valley semillon is widely considered the iconic wine of the region but the hunter produces wine from a variety of grapes including shiraz. The hunter valley is the most important quality wine producing region in new south wales even though it represents only a franceaction of the state s production. Penfolds barossa valley cellar door is located in the heart of the barossa valley one of australia s most renowned wine regions.

Hunter valley semillon is regarded as australia s unique white wine.