Penfolds Grange Shiraz 2018

Shiraz | South Australia, Australia

The 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.

Familial flavours of a deconstructed Black Forest Cake/trifle – chocolate, custard, bright wild raspberry; redcurrant. So many other less-obvious flavour ‘distractions’ – mushroom pâté/duxelles, replete with a beefy accompaniment. Notes of sarsaparilla whirled into the mix. Also, an assortment of fresh red and black liquorice – ‘straight out of the bag’. Mouthcoating – a confluence of tannin/acidity/oak/fruit – all joyously meshed together. A convex mid-palate that generously supports upfront palate grip and a continuum of delight all the way to lengthy, lingering finish. Truly ‘alive’, Upon sitting and with air, all transforms. A second revised tasting-note, however, can definitely wait. There will be ample opportunity over the next half-century!

100 Points – Andrew Caillard MW

100 Points – Tony Love

100 Points – Nick Stock, jamessuckling.com

100 Points – Lisa Perrotti-Brown

99 Points – Erin Larkin, Robert Parkers Wine Advocate

Limited quantities available, please contact us prior to ordering to confirm vintage availability.

$999.00

Brand Name	Penfolds
Country	Australia
Region	South Australia
Product Category	Red Wine
Variety	Shiraz
Pack Quantity	Single
Size	750ml