TENUTA DELL'ORNELLAIA Poggio alle Gazze Bianco, Toscana

A Bordeaux blend, but not as you know it. The fourth release of Penfolds French Winemaking Trial, FWT 585 is crafted with quality fruit from the storied vineyards of France, using time-honoured Penfolds techniques. Explore vibrant red fruits, florals, spice and creamy oak notes. Intriguing, expressive, and destined to age with grace.

The storied vineyards of France famously gave Max Schubert his inspiration for Grange. With this release we head back to France for the inaugural FWT 543 release. A classic Australian blend of structural Cabernet Sauvignon and rich, textural Syrah, reimagined in a French context. Fruit sweetness intertwines with brioche oak and lively acidity for a sensory delight.

The 2021 vintage was marked by low yields, ensuring that the crop was harvested at optimal ripeness and in ideal condition. Although bird pressure was high and unpredictable rainfall during the growing season and throughout harvest presented challenges, the artisanal nature of our wines prevailed. Wines of excellent balance and fruit purity, a vintage similar to 2003 in style. Best varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. A clean introduction of citrus blossom and white flowers wraps the palate, followed by vibrant notes of mandarins and pink grapefruits. The transitions to a textural mid-palate with flavors of pink lady apples and Bosc pear, culminating in a crisp finish marked by a clean minerality. The creamy nettle lingers, showcasing the wine's multilayered complexity and the balance of its phenolics.