Description

Shiraz (97%), Cabernet Sauvignon (3%). Ripe blackberries/blackcurrant reduction, laced with spices – notably fennel and aniseed. Dark chocolate and cola. Familial flavours of deconstructed Black Forest cake – chocolate, custard, wild raspberry. An assortment of fresh red and black liquorice, omnipresent and even tannins. A confluence of tannin/acidity/oak/fruit – all joyously meshed together. Turly ‘alive’, upon sitting and with air, all transforms. Can definitely wait. There will be ample opportunity over the next half-century.

When to drink

Drinking well, but will improve with time. Peak drinking 2028 – 2068.

ORIGIN

Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Clare Valley.

QUOTES

“Overheard: “We’ve been waiting for this one!” No expectations at all. Really ?!? ’7 8, ’9 8 and ’0 8 Granges … three favourites. The 201 8 Grange? Just graduated, add to the list!” – Peter Gago, Penfolds Chief Winemaker

SCORE

100

Points awarded by Andrew Caillard MW, Ken Gargett (World of Fine Wine), Nick Stock (JamesSuckling.com), Tony Love, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Anders Enquiest (Livets Goda) and Wilfred Williw Wong (Wine.com).