Old Vine Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre
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Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Slow-roasted lamb shoulder, grilled game meats, earthy mushroom stew
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Penfolds has a storied history of working with Rhône varieties in South Australia, a region blessed with some of the oldest continuously producing Grenache, Shiraz, and Mourvèdre (locally known as Mataro) vines in the world. Inspired by the traditional blends of the Southern Rhône Valley, this wine showcases the synergy of these three grapes. Grenache provides vibrant raspberry and cherry aromatics alongside a plush mid-palate; Shiraz contributes rich dark plum notes, weight, and structural backbone; while Mourvèdre lends savory complexity, earthiness, and fine-grained tannins. Sourced from premium vineyards across South Australia, the fruit is handled carefully and aged predominantly in seasoned French and American oak hogsheads to ensure the bright, spicy fruit character remains the hero of the glass.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.