Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Penfolds |
Label Name: | Grange |
Vintage: | 2016 |
Country: | Australia |
Region: | South Australia (Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Clare Valley, Magill Estate) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | 97% Shiraz, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 5 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Notable scores/awards include: Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 99, James Suckling 98, Wine Spectator 97, Decanter 98, James Halliday 99, Falstaff 99, Ken Gargett (World of Fine Wine) 100
Tasting Note
Opulent, concentrated Shiraz: black plum, blackberry, preserved fig, dark chocolate, licorice, toasted coconut/vanilla from American oak, savory soy/anchovy and earthy spice. Dense, velvety tannins with bright acidity and an extraordinarily long, layered finish. Age-worthy and intensely flavored.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, venison, aged cheddar or hard washed-rind cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), beef rendang, spicy Szechuan beef.
Production Method
Multi-vineyard blend fermented with extended maceration; matured ~18 months in 100% new American American oak hogsheads; blended and bottle-aged prior to release.
Vineyard Info
Penfolds, founded 1844 at Magill Estate, is Australia’s most iconic winery. Grange, created by Max Schubert, is its flagship; Peter Gago is the current custodian of Grange.