*Just Below Base of Neck

94/100 Falstaff, Feb 2018

18/20 Jancis Robinson, May 2015,Drinking Window: 2000-2050

98/100 Bob Campbell Feb 2012

The original and most powerful expression of Penfolds multi-vineyard, multi-district blending philosophy, Grange is arguably Australias 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 worlds 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. This release in 2021 commemorates the 70th anniversary since Grange was first made.

Blend:90% Syrah & 10% Cabernet Sauvignon

Vineyard Notes:Barossa Valley (including Kalimna Vineyard), McLaren Vale

Vintage Notes:

Growing season and vintage were both marked by cool weather. Crops in most South Australian regions were reduced by hailstorms in October 1986.

Ageing:Aged in new American oak hogsheads for 18 months.

Producer Tasting Notes

COLOUR Dense brick red in colour. NOSE Typical of Grange showing strong rich, berry fruit and minty characters with smoky oak overtones. PALATE Full, firm, rich palate with excellent concentration of sweet plum and cherry-like fruit, vanillin oak flavours and soft, mouthfilling tannins.