Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Penfolds |
Label Name: | Grange 2004 |
Vintage: | 2004 |
Country: | Australia |
Region: | South Australia (Barossa Valley, Magill Estate, McLaren Vale) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.3% |
Grape(s): | 96% Shiraz (Syrah), 4% Cabernet Sauvignon |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 99 pts; Wine Spectator 98; Jancis Robinson 98/100 (19. 5/20); James Suckling 97; Decanter 97; Wine Enthusiast 96
Tasting Note
Opaque purple; intense blackberry, Satsuma plum, dark chocolate, licorice, smoked meat and Asian spice. Seamless, concentrated, satin texture with slatey tannins and a long, spicy finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheddar. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ beef, braised shiitake with soy, spicy Sichuan beef.
Production Method
Multi‑vineyard blending of Shiraz and small Cabernet; fermented in small batches and matured ~16 months in 100% new American oak hogsheads before bottling and further cellar ageing.
Vineyard Info
Penfolds (est.1844) created Grange (Max Schubert) as its flagship. Sourced from Barossa, Magill and McLaren Vale vineyards; internationally renowned and collectible.