Cellar Reserve Grenache
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed within 3 to 10 years from vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted duck, grilled lamb chops, Moroccan vegetable tagine
✨ wine.spec_sheet
The Penfolds Cellar Reserve Grenache is a testament to the winery's ongoing spirit of experimentation, a philosophy that dates back to Max Schubert's secret trials with Grange. Released in limited quantities and primarily available through the cellar door, this wine showcases a contemporary, refined expression of South Australian Grenache, primarily sourced from the ancient soils of the Barossa Valley. Unlike the heavy, highly extracted styles of the past, this cuvée is crafted to emphasize the grape's natural perfume, bright red fruit character, and intricate spice. Winemakers utilize seasoned French oak barriques to gently nurture the wine without overshadowing its delicate floral aromatics and fine-grained tannins, offering a beautiful narrative of Barossa's old-vine heritage.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1844 by Dr. Christopher and Mary Penfold at Magill Estate near Adelaide, Penfolds is one of Australia's oldest and most iconic wineries, now headquartered in Nuriootpa, South Australia. The estate is celebrated for pioneering a unique house style centered on multi-regional and multi-vineyard blending, a philosophy perfected by legendary winemaker Max Schubert in the mid-20th century. Penfolds is globally renowned for its robust, structured red wines aged in premium oak, most notably its flagship Grange—a rich, collectible Shiraz-based blend—alongside acclaimed expressions like Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz and Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon. Today, while maintaining its deep South Australian roots, the producer has expanded its winemaking footprint to include exceptional terroirs in California, Bordeaux, and beyond.