Penfolds Grange By Nigo 2019

A limited-edition collaboration between Penfolds and designer Nigo, this special release presents the acclaimed 2019 Grange - likened by Penfolds' winemaking team to the decennial vintages of 1989, 1999 and 2009 - in striking collectible packaging.

The nose is instantly recognisable as Grange, with a familiar oaked nuttiness receding to reveal aromas of black liquorice, aniseed and black olive. The palate is superbly balanced, with plentiful dark chocolate and blackberry fruit, fine graphite tannins, lovely mid-palate richness, and well-balanced mocha and espresso oak notes, finishing chocolatey, firm and long.

• Producer: Penfolds
• Country: Australia
• Region: South Australia
• Appellation: Barossa Valley
• Vintage: 2019
• Grape: Predominantly Shiraz, Penfolds' iconic multi-region blend (with a small proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon in some vintages)
• Bottle size: 75cl
• Alcohol: 14.5% ABV
• Style: Full-bodied dry red wine, still developing with significant further cellaring potential
• Critic score: 98 points, James Suckling (for the 2019 Grange base wine)
• Serving temperature: 16-18C
• Decanting: Decant 1 hour before serving
• Food pairing: Char-grilled steak, roast game, strong aged cheese
• Storage: Store horizontally in a cool, dark place with a stable temperature
• Drinking window: Very young; a decennial-quality Grange built for decades of cellaring