Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Penfolds |
Label Name: | Grange |
Vintage: | 1998 |
Country: | Australia |
Region: | South Australia (multi‑regional: Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, others) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | Shiraz 97%, Cabernet Sauvignon 3% |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 5 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 98+/99; Wine Spectator 97; Vinous 97; Wine Enthusiast 95; James Suckling ~94–97. Widely acclaimed on release and prized by collectors
Tasting Note
Inky, concentrated blackberries, black plum and creme de cassis with dark chocolate, espresso, smoked meat, licorice and sweet vanilla oak; immensely dense, ripe and layered with powerful but fine-grained tannins and an extremely long, spicy finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast leg of lamb, braised short ribs, game (venison), aged cheddar, dark chocolate. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Sichuan beef, beef rendang, rich yakitori.
Production Method
Multi-district Shiraz/Cabernet blend; fermented with extended maceration and matured ~18 months in new American oak (predominantly American), bottled with minimal filtration.
Vineyard Info
Penfolds, founded 1844, is Australia's flagship producer. Grange, created by Max Schubert, is the estate's iconic multi-vineyard flagship, sourced from premium South Australian sites and crafted for long-term ageing.