As Penfolds Chief Winemaker, Peter’s passion and dedication to the time-honoured Penfolds winemaking style is unsurpassed. Peter Gago joined the winemaking team in 1989, initially in the craftsmanship of sparkling wines, before moving on to reds, as the Penfolds Red Wine Oenologist. In 2002 Peter became the fourth ever Chief Winemaker since the first vineyard was planted in 1844 by Dr Christopher Penfold and his wife Mary.
Together with his fellow winemakers, Peter’s careful custodianship has ensured that Grange and the entire portfolio have continued to set the benchmark for the Penfolds house style and quality. Peter and his fellow winemakers are constantly refining and improving their work, whilst honouring the winemaking techniques of their predecessors. In 2017, Peter was recognised for this work in the Australian wine industry, becoming the South Australia’s Great Wine Capitals Global Ambassador, and received the significant honour, as a Companion of The Order of Australia (AC).