The Penfolds Beyond Boundaries Dinner at Old Manila @ The Peninsula Manila was an evening of elevated indulgence, where heritage wine met French-fine-dining theatre. Guests arrived into Old Manila’s art-deco-inspired space, draped in the warm glow of ambient lighting, geometric floor motifs, cream-grey and black walls, and grand photographs that speak of Manila’s history. The signature Penfolds wines were introduced in moments punctuated by storytelling—each vintage unveiled by the brand ambassador, with.

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multi-course pairings crafted by invited chef that married local and imported ingredients with Penfolds’ deep range of reds and whites. Think slow-roasted meats, refined seafood courses, and rich desserts, all designed to echo the layers, oak influence, fruit character, and oak maturation that Penfolds is known for. Wine selections likely ranged from house style blends to rarer older vintages, each chosen to challenge palate assumptions and push flavour “boundaries.”