Grange
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2028 - 2068
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Slow-roasted lamb shoulder, prime ribeye steak, mature hard cheeses
✨ wine.spec_sheet
The 2018 vintage of Grange represents a monumental expression of South Australia's premier vineyards, primarily sourced from the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, and Clare Valley. This vintage benefited from a warm and dry growing season, yielding grapes of extraordinary concentration and structural integrity. Composed of 97% Shiraz and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine was matured for 18 months in 100% new American oak hogsheads, a signature of the Grange style. The resulting wine is a masterclass in power and poise, carrying the legacy of Max Schubert's original vision of a long-lived Australian red that could rival the finest of Bordeaux. It reveals deep layers of dark plum, anise, soy, and complex oak integration, backed by a formidable tannin profile built for decades of cellaring.
🍾 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.