Penfolds Grange 2004 2004

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Penfolds
Label Name:
 
Grange 2004
Vintage:
 
2004
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
South Australia (Barossa Valley, Magill Estate, McLaren Vale)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.3%
Grape(s):
 
96% Shiraz (Syrah), 4% Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 99 pts; Wine Spectator 98; Jancis Robinson 98/100 (19. 5/20); James Suckling 97; Decanter 97; Wine Enthusiast 96

Tasting Note
Opaque purple; intense blackberry, Satsuma plum, dark chocolate, licorice, smoked meat and Asian spice. Seamless, concentrated, satin texture with slatey tannins and a long, spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheddar. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ beef, braised shiitake with soy, spicy Sichuan beef.

Production Method
Multi‑vineyard blending of Shiraz and small Cabernet; fermented in small batches and matured ~16 months in 100% new American oak hogsheads before bottling and further cellar ageing.

Vineyard Info
Penfolds (est.1844) created Grange (Max Schubert) as its flagship. Sourced from Barossa, Magill and McLaren Vale vineyards; internationally renowned and collectible.