The Australian Penfolds company was founded in 1845, when Dr Christopher Rawson Penfolds left England with his wife Mary, moved to Australia, near Adelaide, and bought a small plot of land in the middle of which he built his cottage, to which he gave the name 'Grange', i.e., 'The Farm'. Dr Penfolds, like many of his colleagues of the time, was convinced of the thaumaturgic virtues of wine, and when he left England, he brought with him some vine shoots from the south of France and planted them in his small cottage; he thus began to produce small quantities of Penfolds wine, which he used mainly for curative purposes with his patients.

As demand increased over the years, the couple bought new plots of land to increase wine production. Dr Penfolds died in 1870, and his wife Mary took over the running of the Grange until she handed over the reins of the business to their daughter Georgina and her husband Thomas Hayland; the winery took on the name Penfolds and Hayland and continued to grow and establish itself as a leader in the Australian wine market. In fact, in 1920, it produced 50% of the wine produced on the southern continent, including whites such as Penfolds Chardonnay and Penfolds red wines such as the iconic Penfolds Shiraz. Until 1940, Penfolds Hayland had produced almost exclusively fortified wines and brandy. Still, from then on, it began to make table wine under the expert guidance of the 'winemaker' Max Schubert, a competent young man who joined the company in 1930 as a delivery boy.

Max, in the early post-war period, travelled to France to deepen his knowledge of French wines and winemaking processes, and in 1951, produced the first vintage of Penfolds Grange wine from the Shiraz grape variety on an experimental basis: to this day, the Grange is still the flagship wine of Penfolds. In 1972, the family sold its shares to Tooth and Co. and exited the scene for good; today, in the 21st century, the new management continues to hold the quality and name of Penfolds Hayland wines very high: one of Australia's finest. Among their notable products are Penfolds Bin 28, Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet, and Penfolds Max's Shiraz. Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz and Penfolds Cabernet Sauvignon also contribute to their esteemed collection. The Penfolds vineyard remains a symbol of excellence.

Penfolds wine is renowned for its exceptional quality and rich history, making it a favourite among wine enthusiasts worldwide. The selection is vast, from the prestigious Penfolds Grange wine to the classic Penfolds Bin 28. The Penfolds company has established itself as a leader in the wine industry, offering a diverse range of varietals, including Penfolds Shiraz, Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet, and Penfolds Max's Shiraz, also known as Max Shiraz Penfolds. Discover Penfold best prices and take advantage of special offers on Callmewine!

Chardonnay 'Koonunga Hill' Penfolds 2024

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