Rawson's Retreat Semillon Chardonnay
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled white fish, chicken Caesar salad, light pasta dishes with cream sauce
✨ Technical Specifications
Named in honor of the historic stone cottage built in 1845 by Dr. Christopher Rawson Penfold at the famous Magill Estate, Rawson's Retreat was launched by Penfolds to present an approachable, fruit-driven range of wines that capture the spirit of South Australia's diverse viticultural landscape. This Semillon Chardonnay blend is a classic Australian white marriage, combining the bright, zesty citrus and crisp acidity of Semillon with the soft, fleshy peach and tropical fruit notes of Chardonnay. Fermented primarily in stainless steel to preserve its vibrant primary fruit characteristics, it represents an easy-drinking, refreshing style that reflects the pioneering heritage of the estate in a contemporary, accessible format.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1844 by Dr. Christopher and Mary Penfold at Magill Estate in the Mount Lofty foothills, Penfolds represents one of the foundational cornerstones of Australian fine wine. Over nearly two centuries, the house evolved from crafting fortified tonics to pioneering modern multi-regional and multi-vineyard blending across South Australia's premier terroirs, including the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, and Coonawarra. Soils span from rich terra rossa over limestone to weathered ironstone and alluvial clays under warm Mediterranean climates tempered by maritime breezes. Under the long-term stewardship of Chief Winemaker Peter Gago, the house adheres to Sustainable Winegrowing Australia standards while preserving an unmistakable house style defined by meticulous fruit classification, submerged-cap fermentation, and structured maturation in American and French oak hogsheads. Benchmark bottlings such as Grange (Bin 95), Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon, Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz, and Yattarna Chardonnay define the apex of collectible New World viticulture.
🍇 Grapes
Semillon, Chardonnay
🍷 ABV
12% - 12.5%