In the world of wine, Penfolds is synonymous with excellence, innovation, and even a little magic. The tale behind the winery's foundation, its controversial methods of operation, and the characters who were determined to break with tradition and produce something unique is a truly inspiring one. But much more than just a history, this is also a practical working guide to enjoying your own collection of Penfolds wines at their drinking peak. Through the senses of an independent international panel, the fortunes of over fifty years of Penfolds wines were painstakingly tracked and assessed over a special five-day tasting. Complete with tasting notes and personal commentaries, the results of this event form a central focus of the narrative.

Author Biography

Andrew Caillard MW is a specialist wine auctioneer and widely published wine author. Since 1989 he has been an executive partner of Langton's Wine Auctions and Wine Exchange , Australia's pre-eminent fine wine market place. began his career in wine in Bordeaux, Germany and the United Kingdom. He is a Roseworthy graduate in wine marketing and a Master of Wine. In 1993 he was the recipient of the Madame Bollinger Foundation Medal for Excellence in Wine Tasting.Andrew is the author of Langton's Classification of Australian Wine (in its third release) and Langton's Australian Wine Investment and Buying Guide (in its fifth edition).