Penfolds Grange 2019

Australia's most celebrated wine, the 2019 Grange is a towering, richly layered Shiraz from Penfolds' finest Barossa and South Australian parcels, matured in new American oak for a wine of extraordinary depth and ageing potential.

Sourced 82% from Barossa Valley with the balance from McLaren Vale, Coonawarra and Clare Valley, the 2019 Grange opens with ripe black cherry, maraschino cherry and framboise, unfolding into date-nut bread, salted dark chocolate, marzipan, dried olive, green peppercorn, coffee and cardamom. The tannin structure is vast, promising decades of development.

• Producer: Penfolds
• Country: Australia
• Region: South Australia
• Sourcing: 82% Barossa Valley, remainder McLaren Vale, Coonawarra, Clare Valley
• Vintage: 2019
• Grape: 97% Shiraz, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Bottle size: 75cl
• Alcohol: 14.5% ABV
• Style: Full-bodied dry red wine
• Maturation: Approximately 19 months in new American oak
• Critic score: 98 points, Wine Spectator; 95+ points, The Wine Advocate
• Serving temperature: 17-18C
• Decanting: 60-90 minutes recommended
• Food pairing: Wagyu steak, game and aged hard cheeses
• Storage: Store horizontally in a cool, dark place with a stable temperature
• Drinking window: Approachable now; built to age for decades with proper cellaring