Grange
⏳ Drinking Window
2028 - 2066
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted rack of lamb, grilled ribeye steak, aged Cheddar cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
The 2016 Grange is a monumental release, marking the 66th consecutive vintage of Australia's most legendary red wine. Born from a spectacular, warm South Australian growing season, this vintage is a masterclass in multi-regional blending, sourcing pristine fruit from the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Clare Valley, and the historic Magill Estate. The blend is dominated by 97% Shiraz, complemented by 3% Cabernet Sauvignon, and matured for 18 months in 100% new American oak hogsheads. The story of Grange is forever tied to winemaker Max Schubert's mid-century rebellion; when ordered by management to cease production in 1957, Schubert secretly hid three vintages in the cellars, ensuring the survival of this national treasure. The 2016 vintage captures this legacy with its profound depth, seamless structure, and signature notes of dark plum, soy, and sweet American oak spices.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1844 by Dr. Christopher Rawson Penfold and his wife Mary at the Magill Estate in South Australia, Penfolds is one of Australia's oldest and most iconic wine producers. The estate achieved legendary international acclaim during the 1950s under visionary chief winemaker Max Schubert, who created Penfolds Grange and revolutionized the country's winemaking techniques. Driven by a celebrated philosophy of multi-regional and multi-varietal blending, Penfolds sources exceptional fruit across historic Australian terroirs—such as the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, and Coonawarra—as well as select premier global regions. The house is universally revered for powerful, impeccably structured, and long-lived wines, led by its flagship Grange, Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon, and celebrated Bin series.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Shiraz (min 96%), Cabernet Sauvignon
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14.5%