About Us

A Perfect Pair

PengWine began with two friends from opposite ends of the American continent, Chris Milliken, from the U.S., and Max Eyzaguirre, from Chile. Their adventure started in 2004, when they hatched the idea and bottled their first vintage of 2003 PengWine. Since then, both men have chosen the best grapes from a boutique vineyard in Chile to create unique wines that you can enjoy without ever leaving your hometown.

Our Winemaker

Hector Olivares brought the technical talent to the complex wines that became the fun line we call PengWine. Hector studied at the Catholic University in Chile with a degree in winemaking and then went on to study first-hand at vineyards in Spain before returning to Chile to work with Morande Family winery, at the Viña la Aparición, and in Ecuador at the Chaupi Estancia winery. Hector also serves as consultant to other Maipo Valley wineries.

Our Namesakes

We wanted our company to have a name that was as fun and adventurous as the endeavor of making wine itself. Our immediate thought was to the lighthearted Chilean penguins that make their home along the coast—and with that, PengWine was born. To toast
these land and sea-loving birds, we have named each of our varietals after a different penguin native to South America.