Penfolds Red Wine Clinic 2025, Freshly Recorked, Good Label
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ā¢ 18/20 ā Jancis Robinson (Oct 2024) - When to drink: 1995ā2038
About the Wine
The original and most powerful expression of Penfolds multi-vineyard, multi-district blending philosophy, Grange is arguably Australiaās most celebrated wine and is officially listed as a Heritage Icon of South Australia. Crafted utilising fully-ripe, intensely-flavoured and structured shiraz grapes, the result is a unique Australian style that is now recognised as one of the most consistent of the worldās great wines. With an unbroken line of vintages from the experimental 1951, Grange clearly demonstrates the synergy between shiraz and the soils and climates of South Australia. This release in 2021 commemorates the 70th anniversary since Grange was first made.
Producer Tasting Notes
Colour: Garnet red.
Nose: Sweet leather, spice and meaty aromas with intense liquorice and almost port-like nuances.
Palate: Rich and concentrated with ripe tobacco-berry fruit, hints of spice and leafiness. Firm, extractive tannins make this a muscular, structured Grange that may soften with time.
ā Penfolds Winemaker Peter Gago
Vineyard and Vintage Notes
Vineyard Sources: Barossa Valley (including Kalimna Vineyard) and Coonawarra.
Vintage Conditions: A cool summer followed by a mild, dry harvest delivered small, flavour-intense berries.
Winemaker: Peter Gago
Ageing: 18 months in new American oak hogsheads.
Specifications
Winery: Penfolds
Wine: Grange Bin 95 Shiraz
Country: Australia
Region: South Australia, Barossa Valley & Coonawarra
Vintage: 1975
Variety: Shiraz
Style: Red ā Full-Bodied and Structured
Alcohol: 13.4 % ABV
Maturation: New American oak hogsheads (18 months)
Closure: Cork
Drinking Window: 1995 ā 2038
Volume: 750 ml
Food Pairing
Ideal with aged rib-eye, roasted lamb, or mature hard cheeses.
