Reviews:

95/100 Points - Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front

Penfolds Grange 2005 – it doesn’t come with the hype of the 2004, but it is no slouch. In fact it’s beautiful. Showy vanillin, coffeed, toasty oak is the first impression – as you’d expect of a Grange – though it’s neither syrupy nor malty. The big surprise with this release though is that it doesn’t have the bigness of tannin that some (or most) Grange releases boast. Is this a bad thing? In this case, no – because the balance of this 2005 is brilliant. So too is the dark fruit power motoring through the finish. Grange is renowned for its ‘formula’, but this vintage changes the tune according to the wants of the season – less muscle, more finesse. A vote for the craft of the winemakers involved. It’s persistent and seductive and awash with flavours of sweet, dense, meaty, smoky, leathery blackberry and blackcurrant. It does the Grange name proud.

__________

Penfolds Grange stands unmatched among Australian red wines for its esteemed reputation, unwavering quality, and well-documented aging potential. As the flagship of Penfolds’ red portfolio, this Shiraz is richly textured, full-bodied, and crafted for extended cellaring. The meticulous winemaking begins with carefully selected grapes from low-yielding, mature Shiraz vines, followed by precise fermentation and rigorous oak aging. Its signature character emerges from the perfect balance of ripe Shiraz fruit and elegant American oak influence.