A genuinely unique Penfolds experiment — Barossa Shiraz fortified with Baijiu, the traditional Chinese spirit, rather than the usual brandy — producing a warming, textural, and intense fortified wine where aniseed from the Baijiu meets the rich plum and black fruit character of Barossa Shiraz.
Tasting Notes
A (very) textural, savoury, and balanced acidity from the Baijiu is complemented by the rich fruit flavours of Shiraz to create a warming, elongated, and intense palate. The aniseed from the distinctive fortifying spirit comes to the fore, balanced by savoury rich plum, cherry, and black fruit characteristics. Rounded intensity and length on the finish. Serve chilled — this is fortified wine reimagined.
Quick Facts
- Grape: Shiraz
- Origin: Australia, Barossa Valley (fortified with Chinese Baijiu spirit)
- Style: Fortified Shiraz, Baijiu-fortified, unique collaboration wine
- Winemaking: Barossa Shiraz fermentation fortified with Baijiu instead of brandy
Food Pairing
Roast lamb, barbecue, cheese dishes. Also compelling with dark chocolate desserts.
Serving
Serve at 6-8°C. An unusual but deliberate recommendation — chilling this fortified wine brings out the aniseed and fruit balance.
About the Producer
Penfolds is Australia's most storied winery, founded in 1844 in the Barossa Valley and renowned globally for its Grange and Bin series. Their philosophy of multi-region blending to achieve consistency and complexity has produced some of Australia's most celebrated wines across six decades.
