Description
The most powerful expression of Penfolds multi-district, multi-vineyard blending philosophy, Grange is arguably Australia’s most celebrated wine and is officially listed as a Heritage Icon of South Australia.
Produced using fully-ripe, intensely flavoured and structured shiraz grapes.
The resulting wines have a unique Australian style, now recognised as one of the most consistent of the world’s greatest wines.
With an unbroken line of vintages from the experimental 1951, Grange clearly demonstrates the synergy between shiraz and the soils and climates of South Australia.
Fruit for this wine comes from Barossa, McLaren Vale, Magill, and Padthaway.
The wine was matured in 100% new American oak for 19 months.
Perfectly profound Grange.
As bouncingly youthful as can be imagined – though remarkably approachable too.
Gorgeous plum-fruit depth, choc-and-vanilla richness, sumptuous depth and length and a terrific pull of tight, ploughing, statuesque tannins.
Impeccable South Australian shiraz.
– Campbell Mattison, The Wine Front, 97 Points The Finer Details Style – Red Wine Varietal – Shiraz 94%, Cabernet Sauvignon 6% Country – Australia Region – Barossa Valley, South Australia Vintage – 1996 Bottle Size – 1.5L Magnum ABV – 14.2% Closure – Cork Cellaring Potential – To 2050
