2015 Penfolds, Grange, South Australia 1x150cl

Vinous 98

Saturated ruby. Deeply pitched, spice-accented aromas of cassis, smoky minerals, incense and dark chocolate. Large-scaled and broad in the mouth, offering intense blackcurrant, cherry-vanilla, mocha and candied violet flavors that are supported by a core of juicy acidity. Shows superb density and vivacity as well, with no rough edges. Finishes extremely long and precise, with building tannins and resonating bitter chocolate, exotic spice and floral notes. [Josh Raynolds, 02/12/2021]

Anticipated maturity: 2030-2041

JancisRobinson.com 18++

98% Shiraz, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon. From Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Clare Valley, Magill Estate. Aged for 20 months in new American oak hogsheads. TA 6.7 g/l, pH 3.62. At first, it’s an unassuming nose. The palate has massive density and structure, almost as if the fruit has been locked down – but then on the finish, there is a lovely emergence of pure cherry and liquorice flavour with herbal, rosemary complexity and that signature oak essence adding spice. Enigmatic right now, but surely aiming for the big leagues. (RH) [21/05/2020]

Anticipated maturity: 2025-2050

Wine Advocate 98

The nose of the 2015 Grange features the wine’s characteristic lifted aromas, joined by pronounced American oak influence and bold blackberry fruit, plus hints of red meat, raspberries, asphalt and vanilla. It’s dense and concentrated on the palate, full-bodied yet balanced and firm, with a rich, velvety texture and long, plush finish. Don’t expect great complexity at this stagea it’s much too young to show much more than the primary fruit and oak elementsa but this is a Grange that should easily go three or four decades. [Joe Czerwinski, 08/07/2019]

Anticipated maturity: 2025-2050