Penfolds Grandfather 20 Year Old Rare Tawny Overview

Penfolds Grandfather 20 Year Old Rare Tawny

A benchmark Australian fortified wine, built on over a century of blending tradition and house expertise. Originating from a reserve cask first set aside in 1915, this expression reflects Penfolds’ long-standing commitment to crafting richly complex, age-matured tawnies of exceptional depth and consistency.

A blend drawn from carefully selected fortified parcels, it showcases extended barrel maturation, resulting in a wine of remarkable concentration, balance and layered complexity.

Tasting Profile:

• Appearance: Deep tawny with amber-brown tones and a distinctive green-gold rim.
• Nose: Rich and expressive aromas of raisin, fruitcake, liquorice and roasted walnut, supported by warm oxidative notes from long oak ageing.
• Palate: Full and rounded, with classic fruitcake richness at the core. Layers of dried fruit, spice, liquorice and subtle oak integrate seamlessly, supported by a smooth, generous mid-palate.
• Finish: Long and persistent, with lingering notes of dried fruit, spice and toasted nut character.

Penfolds Grandfather 20 Year Old Rare Tawny supplied by Cotswold Port Co.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Here are a few serving suggestions and pairing ideas to help you get the most from this wine, whether you’re enjoying it with food or simply savouring it on its own.

A superb match for Stilton, Gorgonzola or Roquefort, where the wine’s sweetness softens the salt and amplifies the creaminess. It also pairs beautifully with pâté, cured pork terrine or glazed ham, the warm spice and fruitcake notes complementing the savoury richness.

Perfect with pecan pie, sticky toffee pudding, walnut tart or dark‑chocolate truffles. The wine’s raisin and caramel tones echo the flavours of caramelised desserts.

• Cheese
• Desserts
• Pork

Occasion & Buyer Profile

Country: Australia

Region: South Australia

Grape Variety: Blend

Brand: Penfolds

Port Type: Tawny Port

Port Style: Full-Bodied

Port Sweetness: Sweet

Vintage: NV

Size: 75cl

ABV: 20%

Dietary:

Meet The Wine Producer Behind The Bottle

A brief look at the producer’s heritage and winemaking approach.

Penfolds

Founded in 1844 by Dr. Christopher and Mary Penfold, Penfolds is one of Australia’s most historic and internationally respected wine producers. Beginning as a small medical winery in South Australia, Penfolds grew into a global icon through innovation, long-term vision, and a commitment to quality. While best known for its table wines, Penfolds has a long heritage in fortified wine production, reflecting the early traditions of Australian winemaking.

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