ICONIC WINES OF AUSTRALIA

Text & Photos by Treasury Wine Estates

ICONIC WINES OF AUSTRALIA

Text & Photos by Treasury Wine Estates

Australia has some of the most amazing natural environments in the world with zero pollution, which is not only a place where agriculture thrives but also a destination for travellers around the world. Wine lovers know Australia as a country for great wines –especially South Australia. Two of the most prestigious Australian wine producers are Penfolds and Wolf Blass.VOYAGE SPECIAL

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Since 1844, Penfolds has played a pivotal role in the evolution of wine making with a history and heritage that profoundly refl ects Australian colonists' journey from exploration, development to settlement with prosperity,through the 173 years history Penfolds established its excellent reputation in the art of wine making.

Penfolds collection of benchmark wines were established with the endless pursuance of innovation and creativity, evidenced from the secret bottling of Grange in 1951 and making vintages ever since to make it Australia's most iconic wine.Penfolds has kept wine art heritage and has become one of Australia's most respected wineries.

Wolf Blass was established in 1966 by Wolfgang Blass from a humble tin shed and has become one of the most successful and awarded wine brands in the world. Nurtured in the unique fertile land for more than half century, Wolf Blass has exemplifi ed its consistency of excellent wine quality, wine character and taste. It has gradually become well-praised in Australia, and exported to 52 countries around the world.

Divided into three categories including entry level(Red Label, Eaglehawk and Bilyara), boutique level (Gold Label, President's Selection and Yellow Label) and luxury level (Platinum Label, Black Label and Grey Label), Wolf Blass has successfully established a clear wine quality classifi cation. Wolf Blass has received more than 9,200 medals and trophies at national and international awards, and now sells hundreds of bottles of wine every minute.

New Discoveries 新发现

1. The Miracle of Barossa Valley

奇妙的巴罗萨谷

Barossa Valley in Australia is just like Bordeaux is to France and the Napa Valley is in the United States. The Mediterranean climate, zero air pollution, plentiful sunshine throughout the year, mineral-rich soil and the world's oldest grape vine, has given birth to the most prestigious Penfolds and Wolf Blass Winery.

2. Penfolds Max's

向大师致敬

Penfolds proudly presents Max's, a range of wines commemorating former Chief Winemaker and creator of Grange – Max Schubert AM. Created as a tribute to one of Penfolds greatest legends, the new range celebrates Max Schubert’s winemaking legacy renowned for innovation, vision and determination together with his immeasurable influence on the Penfolds'house style and Australian winemaking.

3. Wolf Blass Private Release

纷赋的私人珍藏

The Private Release range was born of founder Wolfgang Blass' philosophy to create a highly approachable style of wine,full of flavour, soft on the palate and easy to drink. With a focus on drinkability, these rich, supple, elegantly structured wines are the perfect accompaniment to any meal.

澳大利亚的瑰宝

以自然风光为标签的旅行胜地澳大利亚，其得天独厚的优渥天然环境不仅让农牧业繁荣发达，更是孕育出世界顶级红酒。爱酒之人皆能如数家珍的澳大利亚酒庄，当属南澳大利亚最负盛名的Penfolds酒庄以及Wolf Blass纷赋酒庄。

百年匠心的传奇Penfolds酒庄，是当仁不让的澳大利亚葡萄酒贵族。1844年在巴罗萨谷创立时，南澳州成立仅仅8年，因此Penfolds的历史可被视为欧洲人在澳洲开拓定居的一个缩影，在澳大利亚乃至全世界的酿酒历史中都扮演了重要的角色，173年以来因其卓越的酿酒艺术载誉无数。

与崇尚传统酿酒的价值一样，Penfolds也一直追求着实验与创新的精神，就如同1951年首次秘密装瓶的经典葛兰许Grange一样，诞生后各年份酿造从未中断。Penfolds酿酒艺术传承至今，成为澳大利亚最受尊敬的酒庄之一。

纷赋酒庄Wolf Blass是澳大利亚的瑰宝，1966年由酿酒大师Wolfgang Blass先生在巴罗萨谷一个废旧的军用工棚中创立。在得天独厚的优渥风土中耕耘半个多世纪以来，以稳定上乘的葡萄酒品质和酒款风格、口感的一致性，在澳洲家喻户晓，更远销世界52个国家。

目前纷赋酒庄的葡萄酒分为三个级别，分别为入门级别（红牌、鹰标和神雕）、精品级别（金牌、总统之选和黄牌）和奢华级别（白金牌、黑牌和灰牌），纷赋酒庄建立了一个清晰明了的葡萄酒质量识别体系。事实证明这一举措非常成功，Wolf Blass至今在本土和国际上共斩获9200多个奖项，平均每分钟都会卖出近百瓶葡萄酒。