Created in 1844 by Christopher Rawson Penfolds, the Penfolds estate is still one of Australia's best-known and most appreciated wineries worldwide. The founder was a young doctor of English origin who was firmly convinced of the healing properties of wine. For this reason, before leaving his homeland for the other side of the world, he obtained some French vine cuttings which were planted in Adelaide, near the cottage that Penfold built with his wife. Initially, the Penfolds winery produced almost exclusively brandy and fortified wines for medicinal purposes. Then, around 1950, it began the slow transition to table wine production. Today, the company is owned by Tooth and Co. and the countryside is treated with the utmost respect for the environment. This, combined with perfect control of every stage of the production process, allows Penfolds to continue to surprise enthusiasts and experts year after year with increasingly interesting wines.