Penfolds Chief Winemaker Peter Gago is recipient of Decanter Hall of Fame 2021.
Formerly referred to as “Decanter Man of the Year”, former inductees include:
2017 Steven Spurrier
2015 Alvaro Palacios
2013 Gerard Basset OBE MW MS
2012 Paul Symington
2007 Anthony Barton
1999 Jancis Robinson OBE MW
1995 Hugh Johnson OBE
1993 Michael Broadbent MW
1992 André Tchelistcheff
1991 José Ignacio
1990 Professor Emile Peynaud
1989 Robert Mondavi
1988 Max Schubert, Australia
1986 Marchese Piero Antinori
1985 Laura & Corinne Mentzelopoulos
1984 Serge Hochar
“Whilst personally thrilled and delighted to join this pantheon of illustrious recipients, I’m also humbled and somewhat overwhelmed. To daily engage with this thing called wine is something that has always given me enormous pleasure. How lucky am I?! I’m immensely grateful to all those who have helped me gain the attention of Decanter Magazine. Many thanks”.
Peter Gago joined the winemaking team at Penfolds in 1989, initially making sparkling wines, before moving on to reds as Penfolds Red Wine Oenologist. In 2002, Gago succeeded John Duval as Penfolds Chief Winemaker, and early next year (2022) will celebrate his 20th anniversary at the helm of one of Australia’s most renowned wineries.
The Decanter 2021 Hall of Fame award also coincides with the 70th anniversary of Penfolds flagship Grange. In 1988, Penfolds first Chief Winemaker Max Schubert, the creator of Grange, received the coveted accolade from Decanter.
Peter Gago’s Hall of Fame award will be formally recognised in the October issue of Decanter.
ICCCW 2021 Penfolds Grange Masterclass will take place Saturday 27 November 2021. Participants will be able to taste 7 of the greatest vintages of Grange ever produced. Peter Gago will be in Singapore to do the honours. In the event he is not able to travel because of Covid restrictions/quarantine, Penfolds Chief Winemaker will tutor the tasting virtually. Seats are limited. To celebrate Peter Gago’s newest award, ICCCW is offering 7 seats at a Special S$299 nett per seat (normal price is S$350 nett). Reserve yours soonest at https://www.wineguru.com.sg/penfolds-grange-masterclass