Penfolds is Australia's oldest and most iconic winery with a history and legacy that reflects the country's journey from colonial settlement to the modern era. The winery was founded in 1844 by Dr. Christopher Rawson Penfold who immigrated with his wife from England to South Australia to plant his vines obtained from France on Magill Estate. The reason for this was not to make Australia's best wine, but to find a cure for anemia. Christopher believed in the medicinal properties of wine and used it in his GP practice, which grew in reputation.

The Australian wine industry, including Penfolds, changed dramatically with the arrival of winemaker Max Schubert who invented world-famous Grange and Bin wines. In 1988 Max Schubert was named 'Man of the year' by Decanter Magazine and Penfolds Grange 1955 is now listed as a national heritage. Penfolds has an extraordinary collection of awards and with each generation of winemakers, Max Schubert's remarkable vision is nurtured and reinforced.
Today, Peter Gago is the Guardian of the Grange and sets the standard for all Penfolds wines. It was even named 'Most Admired Wine Brand' by Drinks International in early 2019 and many more awards are likely to follow

The Bin 23 Pinot Noir is a typical wine with the Penfolds style which has had 9 months of oak aging. Nothing no light color and high acidity style Pinot Noir but a rich, ripe and fairly extracted take on Adelaide Hills pinot noir. Dark cherries, plums and properly toasted oak with toffee edges. In the beginning a cool-climate Pinot but then hints of fresh thyme flowers and sweet paprika are released, but also saffron and mustard seed with some pencil shavings. In the mouth the wine has velvety tannins, with cherry and strawberry fruits and a hint of oak. A top Pinot of the more firm kind.

A style evolution which is true to our winemaking philosophy; three cool-climate regions for one bold blend. Peter Gago, Penfolds Chief Winemaker Penfolds

Scores:

18/20 Points - Matthew Jukes

95 Points - Andrew Caillard MW

91 Points - Angus Hughson

90 Suckling