Penfolds Rawson’s Retreat Merlot

Penfolds Rawson’s Retreat Merlot

Penfolds Rawson’s Retreat Merlot is a perfect everyday red. This Merlot is delightful with pasta or any tomato-based sauces as well as Mediterranean dishes. Rawson’s Retreat Merlot has flavors of delicious black and red berries that are highlighted by floral and herbal notes. Subtle hints of cedary oak are found as well.

Australia has recently become quite famous for their wines in the United States, even though the region has been producing wines for two centuries. This, in terms, is not long at all compared to European regions. All areas had times of great success and extremely difficult times. Many wineries didn’t make it through the hardships, but Penfolds survived; And 150+ years later they are still creating their delicious wines. Australia owes its successful wine business to the influence Penfolds brought to the country. Just a mere eight years after South Australia had its foundation, Penfolds was established in 1844. Since then, the collection has because Australias most iconic wine – from the secret bottling of Grange to the unbroken line of vintages – in an endless pursuit of quality. Penfolds constantly reviews its wine and revolves its techniques around new methods and technology. One thing that never changes is the historic blends and milestones the company has reached. The heritage vineyard is honored by successful generations of caretakers with prestige imagination and precision that make sure the company stays true to its origin for future generations.

Penfolds Rawson’s Retreat Merlot

Penfolds has been crafting wine for over 170 years. For the big celebration, a fortified Tawny wine was released with a vintage dating back to the birth of Max Schubert, pioneering Australian winemaker. The bottle is known as Bin 170 and was released in London which is the birthplace of Dr. Christopher Rawson Penfolds. Max Schubert created the Grange line of wines for Penfolds. The National Trust of South Australia has listed Penfolds Grange as an official heritage icon. But that is not their only honor! Chief winemaker, Peter Gago, has been noted as the ‘Winemaker of Winemaker’s by Institute of Masters of Wine. Because of this prestigious award, Penfolds released 12 hand-crafted bottles of Block 42 Cabernet Sauvignon. These bottles were prices at $168,000 AUD .. EACH! This is roughly $128,000 USD.

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