COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Penfolds
REGION
South Australia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Penfolds Grange is a distinguished Australian red wine, a product of the Penfolds multi-vineyard, multi-district blending philosophy. First created in 1951 by winemaker Max Schubert, the aim was to produce a wine capable of aging for at least twenty years, rivaling the best of Bordeaux. Despite initial criticism, Grange has become a symbol of Australian winemaking excellence and is listed as a Heritage Icon of South Australia. The 2020 vintage, primarily Shiraz with a small percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon, draws fruit from various South Australian regions, including McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, and Clare Valley. The 2020 growing season was characterized by drought conditions, leading to lower yields and concentrated fruit.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€595
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grange was first created in 1951 by Max Schubert.
Fact 02
It's listed as a Heritage Icon of South Australia.
Fact 03
The 2020 vintage saw no Bin 707 or Bin 169 Cabernet Sauvignon releases.
Fact 04
Known for its signature 'crushed ant' aroma.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Penfolds Grange 2020 is produced using a multi-vineyard, multi-district blending strategy. The grapes, primarily Shiraz with a small addition of Cabernet Sauvignon, are sourced from various South Australian regions. Partial barrel fermentation is employed during the winemaking process. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes maturation for 20 months in 100% new American oak hogsheads. The 2020 vintage was influenced by drought conditions, leading to concentrated fruit.
