The original and 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. This release in 2021 commemorates the 70th anniversary since Grange was first made.
Drinking Window: 1995 - 2030
Blend: 87% Syrah & 13% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard Notes
Barossa Valley (including the Kalimna Vineyard), Clare Valley, McLaren Vale, Modbury Vineyard (Adelaide).
Vintage Notes
Mild, relatively dry conditions throughout both growing and harvest seasons. A vintage of outstanding quality.
Ageing
Matured in new American oak hogsheads for 20 months.
Producer Tasting Notes
COLOUR Deep crimson. NOSE Powerful intense mocha, cedar, liquorice aromas balanced with malty, smoky oak characters. PALATE A richly extravagant palate with complex mocha, dark chocolate, dark berry, herb fruit and dense ripe tannins. Finishes chalky firm but superbly long and flavourful. A great Grange still on the ascendancy