Vintage Fortified 2016
Penfolds
Vintage Fortified 2016
Penfolds
Vintage Fortified 2016
Overview
Overview
A contemporary take on Australian fortified wine, the 2016 Vintage Fortified demonstrates the purest form of Penfolds ‘House Style’. Fruit for this exceptional wine was selected with fruit density and structure in mind. The wine is made using a two stage fortification method. The initial fortification uses Penfolds distinctive spirit which reinforces the backbone of our House Style. This is then followed by a second fortification, where a special spirit is added to integrate all components, adding final layers of complexity and depth. A richer and possibly more Australian traditional expression of this fortified style.
| Varietal | Fortified |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Country | Australia |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
| Alc/Vol | 19% |
| Peak Drinking | Now - 2040 |
| Winemaker | The Penfolds Team |
Awards and Accolades
Awards and Accolades
| Silver | 2022 Australian Fortified Show |
Food Pairing
Food Pairing
Cheese
Dessert
Taste Description
Taste Description
Nose
Dense, ripe primary fruit with the first layers of bottle age emerging. Upon opening it takes a minute for the fresh plums, spice, chocolate and vanilla to emerge. Dark fruits continue to develop with the emergence of aniseed, dark mocha and liquorice root to add complexity.
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
South Australia
Home to the oldest vines in the country, and no less than 18 wine growing regions, South Australia accounts for almost 50% of Australia’s wine production. The Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Langhorne Creek and Coonawarra are well known for their world class reds, with Adelaide Hills, Clare Valley and Eden Valley praised for their exceptional Chardonnay and Riesling.
Vintage Conditions
The autumn and winter months across South Australia were cool and dry, with below long-term average rainfall continuing through spring and summer. The early part of summer was warm with good sunshine, resulting in ideal growing conditions. Late rainfall in January and February ensured optimal vine health. With ideal conditions continuing through to late summer and autumn, grapes achieved even and optimal maturity
The Penfolds Team
Key to the success of Penfolds has been a lineage of visionary winemakers. There have only ever been four Chief Winemakers at the helm of Penfolds – Max Schubert, Don Ditter, John Duval and Peter Gago, each a custodian of a rich winemaking tradition that goes back for more than 170 years.
Our current Penfolds winemaking team has more than 100 years between them as Penfolds winemakers. They are constantly refining and improving their work, whilst honouring the winemaking techniques of their predecessors.