The original and 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. This release in 2021 commemorates the 70th anniversary since Grange was first made.
Drinking Window: 2012 - 2046
Blend: 96% Syrah & 4% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard Notes: Barossa, McLaren Vale & Coonawarra
Vintage Notes
The 2006 vintage arrived relatively early due to low rainfall and warm conditions that promoted early budburst and flowering. Mild to warm summer weather encouraged optimal fruit maturity, while timely rains before harvest allowed the fruit to ripen with excellent varietal expression.
Ageing
This wine was matured for 18 months in 100% new American oak hogsheads.
Producer Tasting Notes
COLOUR Deep, dark garnet. NOSE At once Grange - a tightly wrapped projection from the glass of dark-berried Barossa fruits coupled with a myriad of barrel ferment complexities. Thereafter, a burst of honey-cured jamon / pancetta aromatically thrust above, with a rich mix of generously basted roasted meats, peat & nutmeg anchored beneath. Upon sitting / air these characters descend, revealing beguiling elements of freshly turned volcanic earth and an innocent suggestion of oldgrowth forest floor underlay. PALATE The flavour pool primarily highlights Satsuma plum conserve alongside rhubarb / aniseed / fennel, with liqueur chocolate shyly awaiting mid-palate. Oak absorbed and hidden, not so the muscular tannins, power / extract. Nevertheless balanced, firm, polished.
