The most powerful expression of Penfolds multi-district, multi-vineyard blending philosophy, Grange is arguably Australia’s most celebrated wine and is officially listed as a Heritage Icon of South Australia. Produced using fully-ripe, intensely flavoured and structured shiraz grapes. The resulting wines have a unique Australian style, now recognised as one of the most consistent of the world's greatest 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.
1989 marks the last vintage labelled as Grange Hermitage; future vintages are released as “Grange”. Peak drinking now to 2030.
Medium-deep crimson. Fresh dark chocolate, dark cherry, plum and panforte aromas with herb garden and sage notes. A well-concentrated, luscious wine with deep-set fleshy raspberry, dark plum and dark cherry fruits, beautiful fine chocolaty/vigorous tannins, mocha coconut oak complexity notes, attractive sweet fruit viscosity and soft but persistent acidity. Finishes chocolaty firm with blackcurrant pastille leafy notes. Out-performs vintage reputation considerably.
The Finer Details
Style - Red Wine
Varietal - 97% Shiraz, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon
Country - Australia
Region - Kalimna Vineyard (Barossa Valley), Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale
Vintage - 1989
Bottle Size - 750ml
ABV - 13.5%
CLosure - Cork
