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This vast weather engine creates an ideal environment for slow grape maturation, keeping natural acidity incredibly high across a network of unique sub-regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eWhile the inner ridge of Coonawarra is handled separately, the wider Limestone Coast represents an absolute treasure trove of premium, cool-climate styles. In the warmer, inland soils of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"187\"\u003ePadthaway\u003c\/b\u003e and the rolling hills of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"222\"\u003eWrattonbully\u003c\/b\u003e, the landscape produces deeply concentrated, plush \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"286\"\u003eShiraz\u003c\/b\u003e and rich, texturally complex \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"322\"\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/b\u003e. Meanwhile, right on the wind-lashed coast in regions like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"392\"\u003eMount Benson\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"409\"\u003eRobe\u003c\/b\u003e, the severe maritime chill results in piercingly fresh, mineral-driven whites and highly aromatic, elegant expressions of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"536\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eThe defining element that binds this entire territory together is its spectacular, ancient geology. Millions of years ago, this landscape sat completely submerged beneath a shallow, tropical sea. As the waters receded, they left behind a solid crust of compacted prehistoric marine fossils and pure white limestone. This highly alkaline base acts as a natural sponge, managing water perfectly and imparting a distinct, bright mineral lift and exceptional structural poise to every single grape variety grown along its path.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"penfolds-grandfather-rare-tawny-20-year-old-fortified-wine","title":"Penfolds Grandfather Rare Tawny 20 Year Old Fortified Wine","description":"\u003cp\u003ePenfolds has a long tradition of fortified wine production, dating back to 1844, when Christopher Rawson Penfold planted vines on the Magill Estate, to create the first fortified wines. The Grandfather name dates back to 1915, when an oak cask containing the finest blend of available Tawnies was set aside for the exclusive use of the Penfold family. This wine was known as 'The Grandfather' due to the age of the oldest Tawny in the blend. With each vintage, varietal batches are selected for the Grandfather rare Tawny . These batches are individually aged in seasoned old oak casks before being blended together at 14 years of age. This blend is then introduced into the ‘Grandfather Solera’. This Solera consists of six stages that are designed to fully integrate all components offering consistency and freshness with a final minimum average blended age of 20 years. As Grandfather is matured utilising a Solera system all vintages introduced into the system are retained forever. This system of maturation ensures freshness, consistency of quality and style is sustained over the decades. The Solera currently contains vintages from 1960 to 2004. Including some 44 individual vintages in the Solera is testament to the complexity and age yet also highlights the importance of freshness and fruit. As Grandfather is produced using a Solera system it will always retain every variety used over the years, albeit in small amounts. 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Dark fruitcake, milk and dark chocolate, coffee, vanillin and aniseed all in abundance. Toffee\/brûlée sugar with orange zest and marzipan add length and balance to the palate. The richness and weight of the wine are held in harmony by the spirit-acid balance, which conveys the long, persistent finish. 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