Magill Estate Shiraz
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Typically best enjoyed 10 to 25 years from the vintage release, though it can reward even longer cellaring in prime conditions.
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Roasted rack of lamb, slow-braised beef cheeks, aged cheddar cheese
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Penfolds Magill Estate Shiraz holds a sacred place in Australian viticultural history, sourced entirely from the original, historic Magill Estate vineyard established by Dr. Christopher and Mary Penfold in 1844. Located on the edge of the Adelaide foothills, this urban single vineyard stands as a living monument to the winery's origins. First released in 1983, Magill Estate Shiraz is a distinct departure from Penfolds' signature multi-regional blending philosophy. It is crafted using traditional, hands-on methods: the grapes are hand-harvested, fermented in open wax-lined concrete vats, basket pressed, and aged in a combination of new French and American oak hogsheads. This produces a highly elegant, medium-to-full-bodied Shiraz characterized by floral notes, red fruits, and fine-grained tannins, offering a softer, more velvety expression of South Australian Shiraz compared to its robust sibling, Grange.
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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.