"Ferreira Dona Antónia has a beautiful red colour, with intense tawny shades that recall its slow maturation in wood. Its bouquet is intense and rich with hints of very ripe fruit (plum, apricot, and marmalade) and floral notes. Complex, its spice and dry fruit notes derive from the evolution in oak wood, through oxidation. In the mouth, it is a full-bodied and rich-flavoured wine, extremely well-balanced, that combines elegance with a delicate yet persistent finish. Ferreira Dona Antónia is a most versatile Porto wine. It is very good served on its own, accompanying some selected entrées, or as dessert wine. It also beautifully accompanies most sweets, dessertsm and cheeses. Serve slightly cold for fuller appreciation." —importer

"Surprisingly elegant at 114.3 Proof, which is perhaps odd to say about a whiskey at near-barrel strength, but it drinks more like a 100 Proof Bourbon Whiskey. You get the rye showing its face on the front end with a nice creaminess and subtlety on the back end." —producer

"Brilliant with fine appearance and lasting perlage. Peach-coloured. Distinctly flowery bouquet with scent of mixed berries, mainly currants and wild strawberries. Fresh, with a good acidity, harmonious, delicate and persistent." —winemaker

"Glossy, dark red/purple. An "old school" Penfolds nose; a classic and comforting homage to their storied past. It opens with the rich, deep tones of mahogany and the refined scent of a cigar box. Sweet oak spices are neatly interlaced with a dusty character. This foundation is lifted by summer berries, offering a balance between richness and vitality. Baking spice is present alongside tart red currant and cranberry, while the aroma of fresh pastries rounds out the note. The palate is immediately enveloped by cocoa powder-like tannins — smooth yet profound in their impact. The wine boasts volumes of Cabernet character, showcasing cool fruits that are well lifted and vibrant. A barrel ferment nuance adds depth without overshadowing the fruit's purity. Sourdough notes bring a rustic edge which complement the lush profiles of plum fruits, blackberry, mulberry, wild cherries and more distinctly tart morello cherries." —winemaker