Grange is both Penfolds and arguably australia’s most famous wine and is officially listed as a heritage icon of South Australia. Grange boasts an unbroken line of vintages from the experimental 1951 and clearly demonstrates the synergy between shiraz and the soils and climate of South australia. Penfolds grange displays fully-ripe, intensely-flavoured and textured shiraz grapes in combination with new american oak. The result is a unique australian style that is now recognised as one of the most consistent of the world’s great wines. The Grange style is the original and most powerful expression of Penfolds multi-vineyard, multi-district blending philosophy. Deep but bright red crimson coloured wine on the nose it is at once a youthful grange as smoky barrel fermented notes hover above a complex base of black liquorice, tobacco, black pepper, exotic spices and plummy, berried fruits. A mouthfilling, generous and expansive palate, as expected of this marque. Dark chocolate and plum fruits court a deceptive play of substantial ripe tannins and at this relatively early stage, provide for a more powerful grange stamp on the palate than on the nose. Oak plays a supportive role and is perfectly integrated and absorbed. This is a wine of admirable balance and poise with trademark mid-palate richness.
Australia's and Penfolds 'Flagship' wine. 97% Shiraz and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. Although it gains in complexity from its multi-regional sourcing, Barossa provides the heart of the blend. Typically aged for 18 months in new American oak, 'Grange' shows great concentration, balance and powerful berry-fruit aromas, with blueberry at the core. Tight and structured, with ripe tannins shrouded beneath a veil of intense pungent fruit flavours. Will continue to develop and improve over the next 10 to 30 years. (6 x 75 cl)