Red Wine Penfolds Grange 2017, 75cl Australia
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Red Wine
Penfolds
Grange 2017, 75cl
Australia

649€
approx. £540.73

Syrah

  Red: Complex

 14.5%

 2027-2060

 Serve at 16º-18º

4.6 /5
288 ratings

19/20  Revista de Vinhos

 

O Produtor, tasting note published in March 14th 2021

An advancing wave of flavours, understated power and charm. The swell builds and a more persuasive wave follows …and then more, with each sip. The flavours: Laden with shiraz fruits from the Barossa to the North and McLaren to the South - ‘maritime’ and ‘continental’ climatic/varietal diversity. Liquorice, soy and malt, burnt vanilla marshmallow …Dark chocolate, wrapped in a satiny candle-like coating. Supple oak nuances - dexterously integrated, no doubt compliments of barrel ferment. The texture: Creamy/velvety, tannins are tight with a ‘rusty’ edge. Ebullient acidity, whilst lively and racy, is well-managed.

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Penfolds

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 Penfolds Grange 2017 release in 2021 commemorates the 70th anniversary since Grange was first made.

The numbers have it: In its 70th Anniversary Year, this is only the 7th Grange to proclaim 100% Shiraz – 1951, 1952, 1963, 1999, 2000, 2011 and now 2017. A 10% shiraz hit-rate. – Peter Gago, Penfolds Chief Winemaker

VINEYARD REGION: Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale

WINE ANALYSIS: Acidity: 7.0 g/L, pH: 3.61

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

Awards

20/20 Points – Richard Hemming MW
98/ 100 – Mary Ann Worobiec, Wine Spectator
98/ 100 – Tony Love
97/ 100 – Josh Raynolds, Vinous
97/ 100 – James Halliday and Ken Gargett, World of Fine Wine

Allergens information

Contains sulphites.

SKU: 106079-7

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!’.