Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Penfolds |
Label Name: | Grange |
Vintage: | 2018 |
Country: | Australia |
Region: | South Australia (multi-regional: Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Clare Valley) |
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
Highly lauded: James Suckling 100, Lisa Perrotti-Brown (The Wine Independent) 100, Andrew Caillard MW 100, Nick Stock 100; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate ~99; Wine Spectator ~98; Vinous ~98; Penfolds notes multiple perfect scores and lists Grange as a South Australian Heritage Icon; recommended drinking window 2030–2060+
Tasting Note
Opaque black‑purple. Aromas of blackberry, black cherry, dark chocolate, anise and baking spice. Dense, layered palate of black fruit, licorice, mocha and savory umami; powerful ripe tannins and an extremely long, persistent finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ, Peking duck, char siu, beef rendang, miso-glazed dishes.
Production Method
Multi‑vineyard, multi‑district Shiraz blend with a small Cabernet component; fermented in small lots and matured ~18 months in 100% new American oak hogsheads before blending and bottling.
Vineyard Info
Penfolds, founded 1844, is Australia’s iconic producer; Grange (first made 1951) is its flagship, multi‑regional cuvée sourced from select Barossa, McLaren Vale and Clare Valley parcels.