Penfolds Grange 2018
Penfolds
Grange is Australia's most celebrated blend, and the 2018 vintage reminds us why. Max Schubert's original vision — multi-vineyard, multi-region Shiraz with a small percentage of Cabernet — lives on in a wine where blending is not just technique but philosophy. Each parcel contributes something the others lack, and the result is greater than any single vineyard could deliver.
Nose
Layers of blackcurrant and dark cherry meld with cedar, toasted oak, and a touch of mint. Underneath, there is a savory gamey quality and a subtle violet perfume that signals both power and restraint.
Palate
Dense and concentrated, with a core of blackcurrant, dark berry compote, and marzipan. The tannins are firm but polished, and a woody spice weaves through the mid-palate alongside a flash of mint.
Finish
Exceptionally long, resolving to cedar, dark fruit, and a persistent toasted note that fades slowly over minutes.
- Varietal
- Shiraz
- Blend
- 98% Shiraz, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vineyards
- Multi-vineyard sourcing across Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Magill Estate
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
Food Pairing
Dry-aged ribeye with bone marrow butter and roasted root vegetables
First created by winemaker Max Schubert in 1951, Penfolds Grange is sourced from select Shiraz vineyards across South Australia and blended at Magill Estate, where the wine's multi-regional identity has been its defining principle for over seven decades.
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