Five Barrels Fine Old Tawny
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As a fully matured, wood-aged fortified wine, it is bottled ready for immediate enjoyment and will maintain its peak quality for several years after opening.
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Blue cheese, dark chocolate tart, roasted pecans
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Penfolds' legacy is deeply intertwined with fortified wine production, which dominated Australian winemaking for its first century. The 'Five Barrels' Fine Old Tawny is a tribute to this rich heritage, crafted from select parcels of Grenache, Shiraz, and Mataro. These components are matured in seasoned oak casks, utilizing a solera-style blending system where older, highly concentrated material is refreshed with younger, vibrant parcels. The name references a historic selection of five exceptional barrels set aside by the winemakers for their extraordinary depth, complexity, and rancio character. This tawny showcases luscious notes of dried fruits, toasted nuts, and integrated spirit, reflecting the warm, sun-drenched vineyards of South Australia.
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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.