Description
The most powerful expression of Penfolds multi-vineyard, multi-district blending philosophy, Grange is arguably Australia’s most celebrated wine and is officially listed as a Heritage Icon of South Australia.
Crafted utilising fully-ripe, intensely-flavoured and structured shiraz grapes, the result is a unique Australian style that is now recognised as one of the most consistent of the world’s great 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.
Penfolds nailed the great vintage, making a wine that is perfect in every way.
The blend of 97% shiraz and 3% cabernet sauvignon comes from the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Clare Valley and Magill Estate in Adelaide, in that order, and as usual spent 18 months in new American hogsheads.
Its detail is superb, with light and shade allowing blackberry and plum fruit pride of place, but there’s also flashes of spice and licorice.
It’s as mouthwatering with the last taste as the first, and 7.3g/l of acidity leaves the mouth fresh.
– James Halliday, Wine Companion – 99 Points The Finer Details Style – Red Wine Varietal – Shiraz 97%, Cabernet Sauvignon 3% Country – Australia Region – Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Clare Valley, Magill Estate Vintage – 2016 Bottle Size – 750ml ABV – 14.5% Closure – Cork Cellaring Potential – 2030 to 2070
