Great Grandfather Rare Tawny 30YO
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Ready to enjoy upon release; will remain in peak condition for 10 to 20 years if stored correctly.
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Stilton blue cheese, dark chocolate truffles, pecan pie
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Penfolds' legacy is deeply rooted in the production of fortified wines, which dominated Australian winemaking for over a century. The Great Grandfather Rare Tawny represents the pinnacle of this tradition. Originally created in 1994 to celebrate Penfolds' 150th anniversary, this luxury tawny is a blend of the finest batches of Grandfather Tawny that have been set aside for additional aging in oak casks. Utilizing a solera-like system of fractional blending, the components of this wine achieve an average age of over 30 years. The result is an extraordinarily complex, viscous, and concentrated fortified wine, showing the profound influence of extended wood aging in the warm cellars 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.