No 1: Very High Shoulder
No 2: Base of Neck
No 3: Minor Label Stain/s, Just Below Base of Neck
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: 1994 - 2025
Blend: 94% Syrah & 6% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard Notes: Barossa Valley (including the Kalimna Vineyard), Padthaway, McLaren Vale.
Ageing: Matured in new American oak hogsheads for 18 months.
Producer Tasting Notes
COLOUR: Deep plum-red in colour with youthful purple hues.
NOSE: A complex bouquet featuring opulent, ripe Shiraz berry fruit characters, ranging from soft, earthy nuances through to spice, cherry and plum fragrances, combined with traditional new barrel fermentation characters and vanillin American oak complexity.
PALATE: This is a full bodied, richly flavoured and complex wine, exemplifying the uniqueness of Grange Hermitage. Concentrated, ripe plum and spicy berry fruit Shiraz flavours are complemented by soft fruit and oak tannins, firm astringency and balanced acidity,
