Penfolds Grange 2009

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Penfolds
Label Name:
 
Grange
Vintage:
 
2009
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
South Australia (Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Clare Valley, Magill Estate).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz 98%, Cabernet Sauvignon 2%.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected scores: Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 97; James Halliday 97; James Suckling 95; Wine Enthusiast 95; Wine Spectator ~94–96. Matured 18 months in 100% new American oak

Tasting Note
Inky, concentrated blackberry, black cherry and plum with espresso, dark chocolate, licorice and vanilla; meaty/barrel-ferment spice, firm chewy tannins and a long cocoa-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), Cantonese char siu, Malaysian beef rendang, Sichuan-style braised beef.

Production Method
Multi-vineyard blending; fermented with some barrel influence and matured ~18 months in 100% new American oak hogsheads.

Vineyard Info
Penfolds' flagship wine, created by Max Schubert; Grange is a multi-district blend drawing premium fruit and aged by Penfolds to long-lived style.