Penfolds GrangeBy Nigo (Gift Box) 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Penfolds
Label Name:
 
GrangeBy Nigo (Gift Box)
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
South Australia (Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Coonawarra, Clare Valley)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz (97%), Cabernet Sauvignon (3%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Key scores/awards: Wine Spectator 98, Jane Anson 97, James Suckling 96, Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 95+, multiple 98+ reviews on Penfolds site. Sources:

Tasting Note
Dense blue/black fruit, dark chocolate, liquorice and black olive with baking spices, lavender and espresso. Full-bodied, chewy grainy tannins, balanced acidity and a long, powerful finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled/aged ribeye, roast lamb, beef Wellington, braised short ribs. Asian: Peking duck, Korean galbi (BBQ short ribs), char siu, miso‑glazed eggplant, spicy Sichuan beef.

Production Method
Multi‑regional Shiraz blend fermented and matured 19 months in 100% new American oak hogsheads; blended and bottled by Penfolds.

Vineyard Info
Penfolds, founded at Magill Estate in 1844, is Australia’s iconic producer of Grange. The Grange by NIGO is a limited‑edition, individually numbered gift box celebrating Penfolds' 180th anniversary with special packaging by NIGO.