Bluestone Grand Tawny
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As a fully matured, wood-aged fortified wine, it is bottled ready to drink and does not require further cellaring. It will remain in peak condition for several weeks after opening.
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Blue cheese, pecan pie, dark chocolate desserts
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Penfolds' legacy is deeply rooted in fortified wine production, a tradition that predates their famous dry reds. The Bluestone Grand Tawny pays homage to this heritage, named after the historic bluestone cellars at Magill Estate where Penfolds' earliest wines were matured. Crafted using a solera-like system of fractional blending, this tawny is aged in small oak casks, resulting in an average age of approximately ten years. The slow, controlled oxidation in South Australia's warm climate coaxes out rich, complex flavors of dried fruits, nuts, and integrated spirit, showcasing a style that has been a cornerstone of the Australian wine industry since the 19th century.
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Founded in 1844 by Dr. Christopher and Mary Penfold at Magill Estate near Adelaide, Penfolds is one of Australia's oldest and most iconic wineries, now headquartered in Nuriootpa, South Australia. The estate is celebrated for pioneering a unique house style centered on multi-regional and multi-vineyard blending, a philosophy perfected by legendary winemaker Max Schubert in the mid-20th century. Penfolds is globally renowned for its robust, structured red wines aged in premium oak, most notably its flagship Grange—a rich, collectible Shiraz-based blend—alongside acclaimed expressions like Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz and Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon. Today, while maintaining its deep South Australian roots, the producer has expanded its winemaking footprint to include exceptional terroirs in California, Bordeaux, and beyond.