Penfolds re-corking clinic returns to HK

The Penfolds re-corking clinic will be returning to Hong Kong for the second time on 25 July after its debut in 2011.

Penfolds chief winemaker Peter Gago and his team will be examining Penfolds red wines aged 15 years and older free of charge at The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong on 25 July, then at Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills on 28 July.

Gago and his team will visually inspect the wines to assess quality, open and top-up if necessary, certify and re-capsule bottles, and endorse authenticity.

Since 1991, more than 150,000 bottles from collectors around the world have been assessed at re-corking clinics. The clinics provide owners of Penfolds wines a distinctive and intimate wine health examination. 

The idea of holding a re-corking clinic was inspired by Chateau Lafite Rothchild’s practice of re-corking old bottles for its customers. Max Schubert, the creator of Grange, would also re-cork old vintages of Grange for his friends. Aside from providing collectors with a perfect and complimentary after-sales service, the clinics also give Penfolds an insightful understanding of how its wines are aging under various conditions across the world.

Gago said, “We are excited to bring this unique Penfolds experience to Hong Kong and Tokyo that speaks to our commitment to quality and cellaring potential. We have been staging Penfolds Re-corking Clinics around the world for more than twenty-six years. Each clinic is special, as every bottle of wine tells a different story. We look forward to bringing the Re-corking Clinic experience to collectors in Asia.”

Online registrations for clinic appointments is open starting from today at www.penfolds.com.