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AUSTRALIA’S winemaking history of less than two hundred years is brief by European measures though, like Europe, punctuated by periods of extreme success and difficult times. From the earliest winemaking days Penfolds has figured prominently and few would argue the importance of Penfolds’ influence on Australia’s winemaking psyche.

Without the influence of Penfolds the modern Australian wine industry would look very different indeed. Sitting comfortably outside of fad and fashion, Penfolds has taken Australian wine to the world on a grand stage and forged a reputation for quality that is without peer. If there is anything traditional about Penfolds, it is the practice of constantly reviewing the wines it already does well, and continuously evolving and refining styles as vineyards mature and access to ever older and more varied vineyard sites improves.

Members Price RM58 each

PENFOLDSTHOMAS HYLAND SHIRAZ
The Thomas Hyland Shiraz, a buoyant, fresh style contains plenty of juicy blackberry fruit aromas and flavours, chocolaty, ripe tannins and some savoury oak nuances.Sourced predominantly from the Barossa, McLaren Vale and Upper Adelaide regions, the wine shows distinctive spice notes and typically rich and well-defined fruit characters.There is no doubt this is a contemporary wine of which Thomas Hyland would be immensely proud.

PENFOLDS THOMAS HYLAND CHARDONNAY
Minimal filtration preserves the elegance of these fruit flavours and the wine is barrel fermented to increase complexity of aromas.After primary fermentation the chardonnay is matured in French oak barriques for around seven to nine months.The wine is regularly stirred on lees to further enhance palate texture and flavours. Malolactic fermentation is also employed to encourage creaminess and weight.

PENFOLDS THOMAS HYLAND CABERNET SAUVIGNON
The Thomas Hyland Cabernet Sauvignon is a shining example of the benefits of multi-regional blending. Cabernet sauvignon from the southeast of South Australia, including Coonawarra, often features prominently, bringing perfume and generosity of flavour on the palate; while the addition of ripe, powerful McLaren Vale fruit and elegantly proportioned Robe cabernet enhance the overall style. The classic varietal elements of ripe blackcurrant/cedar aromas and fine-grained tannins are also present, to produce a wine with a firm, yet supple structure, subtle oak character and rich depth.

Members Price RM59 each

PENFOLDS PRIVATE RELEASE CHARDONNAY
Pale straw colour. Lifted aromas of rock melon meld with notes of freshly peeled yellow peach. An instantly approachable wine. Medium bodied, creamy mid-palate supported by a tropical fruit core.

PENFOLDS KOONUNGA HILL SHIRAZ
The Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz is a wine that clearly illustrates the strengths of the Penfolds multi-regional blending philosophy.This shiraz is a plumper style with plush red-berried fruits, generosity of flavour and supple ripe tannins. It has excellent structure and length, and while it is ready for drinking now, the Koonunga Hill Shiraz will gain further complexity over the next two to four years.

TO ORDER:
Call Anne at 03.2094 9664 or e-mail anne@theexpatgroup.com. For free delivery in KL/PJ area, minimum order is 12 bottles (you can mix wines). Delivery charges for less than 12 bottles is RM10. (We will require payment by cash or credit card (ExpatCard members can pay by cheque). American Express, Visa and MasterCard payments are subject to a 4% administration charge because of the low margins on these special offers.

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