Penfold Wine Tours from Adelaide
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Penfold Wine Tasting
Embark on an unforgettable journey through South Australia’s most prestigious wine regions with Wine Valley Tours. We offer premium, personalized wine tours designed for comfort, style, and an exceptional tasting experience. Travel in luxury aboard our Mercedes Valente vehicles as you explore renowned vineyards and discover award-winning wines.
Visit Penfold Winery from Adelaide
Join our private Penfolds Wine Tour by Wine Valley Tours – on a captivating journey that starts with Penfolds’ rich history! Our expertly guided Penfolds Wine and the Heritage Tour delves into the iconic Penfolds Magill Estate. Explore the very vineyards where Penfold Grange Cabernet was born, wonder through the original winery, and even venture into the historic underground drives. To top it off, you’ll savour a selection of Penfolds finest wines during a guided tasting. After this immersive experience, we’ll continue our wine tour exploration to the Adelaide Hills wineries, where charming wineries await!
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Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or new to the world of wine, Wine Valley Tours promises a luxurious Penfolds Experience.
Penfolds’ history is a testament to Australian winemaking pioneers who defied convention and laid the foundation for a global icon. The story began in 1844 when Dr. Christopher and Mary Penfold, an English physician and his wife, arrived in South Australia with vine cuttings from France. Initially, Dr. Penfold intended to use the grapes to produce medicinal fortified wines for his patients, a popular belief at the time.
However, it was Mary Penfold who became the driving force behind the burgeoning winery. She took over the management and winemaking after her husband’s death in 1870, showing a remarkable talent for blending and an experimental spirit. Under her guidance, the company grew to produce a third of South Australia’s wine by the time she retired in 1884. Her legacy of innovation and quality set the stage for Penfolds’ future success.
The modern era of Penfolds began in 1948 with the appointment of Max Schubert as the first Chief Winemaker. Inspired by a trip to Bordeaux, Schubert dreamed of creating a long-lived, high-quality Australian red wine. In 1951, he produced the first experimental vintage of what would become the legendary Penfolds Grange. The initial reception was poor, and the company board ordered him to stop production. Undeterred, Schubert continued to make the wine in secret, hiding vintages in the winery’s cellars.
His faith was vindicated years later when the wines, after aging, revealed their incredible depth and complexity. The board finally gave their blessing in 1960, and Penfolds Grange, now celebrated as a heritage icon, went on to become one of the world’s most sought-after and collectible wines, cementing Penfolds’ reputation for uncompromising quality and a bold, pioneering spirit.