Limited Time Offer Penfolds Grange Bin 95 2016 Just In

The original and most powerful expression of Penfolds multi-vineyard, multi-district blending philosophy, Grange is arguably Australiaﾡﾯs 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 worldﾡﾯs great?wines. With an unbroken line of vintages from the experimental 1951, Grange clearly demonstrates the synergy between the Shiraz grape and the soils and climates of South Australia. To the nose a?fusion of preserved figs, black plum, blackberry and black liquorice flirts with an aromatic elution of fish oil, anchovy, soy and sesame/nori. Nascent scents of toasted charred meats (rotisserie rib of beef?), rendered fat/marrow ... An uplifting freshness and higher notes are liberated with air ﾨC awakened scents akin to cola, Chinotto, aniseed, root beer. Camouflaged (new!) oak has to be proactively sought out, verified. Strikes a Grange stylistic bullseye, all boxes ticked. On the palate a?retronasal transfer of the aromatics listed above converge to similarly adorn the palate. Full bodied ﾨC turbo-propelled by a V.A./formic mix, affording attaque and grip, yet respectful of balance and style. Custom-fitted with impressive density and length ﾨC all dark and black, harmonious. Oak conceded ﾨC absorbed, compliant ﾨC effortlessly merging with blue and black fruits and dark chocolate/mocha notes. Solid, malleable tannins, with an exacting acid coupling, serve to polish and elevate; no doubt soon to preserve. Energetic, focussed. Much still to reveal ...[#intro]Sophisticated & Sculptured - a dynamic oscillation between muscularity/solidity and polish/sleekness. GRANGE...[intro]