{"title":"Penfolds","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfter the success of early sherries and fortified wines, founders Dr Christopher and Mary Penfold planted their vine cuttings they had carried on their voyage over to Australia. In 1844 the fledging vineyard was officially established as the Penfolds wine company at Magill Estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the company grew, so too did Dr Penfold’s medical reputation, leaving much of the running of the winery to Mary Penfold. Early forays into Clarets and Rieslings proved increasingly popular, and on Christopher’s death in 1870, Mary assumed total responsibility for the winery. Mary’s reign at the helm of Penfolds saw years of determination and endeavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1959 (while Schubert was perfecting his Grange experiment in secret), the tradition of ‘bin wines’ began. The first, a Shiraz wine with the grapes of the company’s own Barossa Valley vineyards was simply named after the storage area of the cellars where it is aged. And so Kalimna Bin 28 becomes the first official Penfolds Bin number wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Penfolds remains one of Australia's most famous wineries, consistently releasing stunning, high quality wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"penfolds-st-henri-shiraz-2019","title":"Penfolds St Henri Shiraz 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eSt Henri is a time-honoured and alternative expression of shiraz, and an intriguing counterpoint to Grange. It is unusual amongst high quality Australian red wines as it does not rely on any new oak.\u003cbr\u003eReleased for the first time by Penfolds in the early 1950s. St Henri is rich and plush when young, gaining soft, earthy, mocha-like characters with age. It is matured in an assortment of old large vats that allow the wine to develop, imparting minimal, if any oak character. Although a small proportion of cabernet may sneak into the blend, the focal point for St Henri remains shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMcLaren Vale and Barossa Valley recorded well below long-term average winter rainfall, while the vineyards in the South-East growing districts enjoyed above-average winter rainfall. September temperatures were cool with little rainfall, resulting in some isolated frost events. Summer was generally hot, with high temperatures delaying veraison. The Barossa Valley experienced 31 days of temperatures exceeding 35°C while McLaren Vale experienced 25 days (December to March). Irrigation was crucial to keep vines in good health. The proximity of the Southern Ocean played an important role in moderating temperatures in Wrattonbully and Padthaway, allowing for a high-quality harvest, albeit with smaller yields than average. Although yields were down in all regions, the quality was outstanding with shiraz showing excellent colours, firm tannin profiles and intense flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlc\/Vol: 14.5%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penfolds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42509378420945,"sku":"14860","price":155.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6662\/4209\/files\/regions_penfolds_sthenri2019.png?v=1740112805"},{"product_id":"penfolds-champagne-cuvee-brut-nv","title":"Penfolds Champagne Cuvee Brut NV","description":"\u003cp\u003eChampagne through a Penfolds lens. This Cuvée Brut NV release is sourced from highly regarded vineyards across the Champagne region. Made in partnership with Champagne Thiénot, the blend is made up of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay. Complete and assured, the Cuvée Brut is fresh and forward on the nose, and lively on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bonanza of flavours – instantly reminding of a just-baked Tarte au Citron meringuée – that ideally afford so many palate descriptors that often remain elusive. Not here. And yet subtle derivatives of raspberry pastille, nougat and vanillin bean pod still manage to cautiously circle. Lively. Assorted sherberts coupled with tingling acidity enhance and define. An array ofcitrus exemplars prance across the palate – clean and pure, without any bitterness from zest. Gentle, ethereal, no rough edges. Complete, assured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlc\/Vol: 12.0%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penfolds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42577702879441,"sku":"9310297053407","price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6662\/4209\/files\/regions_penfolds_champagne.png?v=1744626645"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6662\/4209\/collections\/89bc64c8896a8924a064256a00f0fdc9.png?v=1668909725","url":"https:\/\/regionscellars.com.au\/collections\/penfolds\/2019.oembed","provider":"Regions Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}