Red Wine Penfolds Grange 2016, 75cl Australia
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Red Wine
Penfolds
Grange 2016, 75cl
Australia

738,29€
approx. £614.71

Syrah

  Red: Complex

 14.5%

 2022-2065

 Serve at 16º-18º

4.7 /5
381 ratings

19/20  Revista de Vinhos

 

O Produtor, tasting note published in February 14th 2020

Colour: Bright deepened red, iris-purple on rim.
Nose: A fusion of preserved figs, black plum, blackberry and black liquorice flirts with an aromatic elution of fish oil, anchovy,
soy and sesame/nori. Nascent scents of toasted charred meats (rotisserie rib of beef?), rendered fat/marrow ...
An uplifting freshness and higher notes are liberated with air – awakened scents akin to cola, Chinotto, aniseed, root beer.
Camouflaged (new!) oak has to be proactively sought out, verified. Strikes a Grange stylistic bullseye, all boxes ticked.
Palate: A retronasal transfer of the aromatics listed above converge to similarly adorn the palate. Full-bodied – turbo-propelled by a V.A./formic mix, affording attaque and grip, yet respectful of balance and style. Custom-fitted with impressive density and length – all dark and black, harmonious. Oak conceded – absorbed, compliant – effortlessly merging with blue and black fruits and dark chocolate/mocha notes. Solid, malleable tannins, with an exacting acid coupling, serve to polish and elevate; no doubt soon to preserve. Energetic, focussed. Much still to reveal ...

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Penfolds

Sophisticated and sculptured – a dynamic oscillation between muscularity/solidity and polish/ sleekness. Grange.” – Peter Gago, Penfolds Chief Winemaker

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, and 3% de Cabernet Sauvignon, 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.

VINEYARD REGION: Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Clare Valley, Magill Estate

WINE ANALYSIS: Acidity: 7.3 g/L, pH: 3.63

MATURATION: 18 months in American oak hogsheads (100% new)

Awards

100/ 100 – Ken Gargett
20+/20 – Matthew Jukes
99/ 100 – Joe Czerwinski (Robert Parker Wine Advocate)
99/ 100 – Tony Love and Ray Jordan
98/100 – Nick Stock – James Suckling

Allergens information

Contains sulphites.

SKU: 106079

Penfolds

Despite great success, Penfolds never rests on its laurels. In 2012 Penfolds released its most innovative project to date – 12 handcrafted ampoules of the rare 2004 Kalimna Block Cabernet Sauvignon.

Two years later, Penfolds celebrated the 170th anniversary – having just picked up a perfect score of 100 for the 2008 Grange in two of the world’s most influential wine magazines. Today, Penfolds continues to hold dear the philosophies and legends – ‘1844 to evermore!’.