Penfolds Grange 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Penfolds
Label Name:
 
Grange
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
South Australia (Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Clare Valley, Magill Estate)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
97% Shiraz, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores/awards include: Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 99, James Suckling 98, Wine Spectator 97, Decanter 98, James Halliday 99, Falstaff 99, Ken Gargett (World of Fine Wine) 100

Tasting Note
Opulent, concentrated Shiraz: black plum, blackberry, preserved fig, dark chocolate, licorice, toasted coconut/vanilla from American oak, savory soy/anchovy and earthy spice. Dense, velvety tannins with bright acidity and an extraordinarily long, layered finish. Age-worthy and intensely flavored.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, venison, aged cheddar or hard washed-rind cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), beef rendang, spicy Szechuan beef.

Production Method
Multi-vineyard blend fermented with extended maceration; matured ~18 months in 100% new American American oak hogsheads; blended and bottle-aged prior to release.

Vineyard Info
Penfolds, founded 1844 at Magill Estate, is Australia’s most iconic winery. Grange, created by Max Schubert, is its flagship; Peter Gago is the current custodian of Grange.