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).
