CLUB AND CLUB RESERVE TAWNIES

VINTAGES

A blend of multiple vintages to achieve consistency of style.

VARIETY

A core selection of mataro, shiraz, cabernet sauvignon and grenache.

ORIGIN

Multi-region fruit sourcing from the warm-climate regions of South Australia, especially Riverland.

FERMENTATION

Fermented in stainless steel static fermenters and fortified with a distinctive Penfolds low-strength grape spirit.

MATURATION

Club Tawny is matured for a minimum average age of 3 years in seasoned oak hogsheads. Individual components of Club Reserve are given extended maturation for a minimum average age of 5 years before blending and release.

COMMENTS

The gateway into Penfolds Tawnies and the basis for the House Style.

Penfolds Club Tawny began its life in 1950 as Penfolds Five Star Tawny Port .

During the 1960s Penfolds invested heavily in print media with Wine Talk, a column that promoted a wine and food culture in Australia s national newspapers. Club Tawny was offered as an ideal ending to a meal.

Riverland is the principle fruit source for the early-drinking Club and Club Reserve Tawnies. After vinification pressings are added to give structure, vigour and balance. After fortification the wines are matured in vintage and varietal batches for between three and five years.

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