Vanessa

9.4

We finally had the chance to clink glasses 🥂 to celebrate our D6 results and completion of WSET Diploma!  🥳

We decided to pop this bottle of 2009 Penfolds “Grange” that we’ve been holding onto for some time… ⏰

It’s a 98% Shiraz and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon blend 🍇 made with grapes hailing from vineyards of Barossa Valley (primarily), McLaren Vale, Clare Valley and Magill Estate, all situated in South Australia. 🇦🇺

It had a medium garnet hue 👁️ with medium (+) intensity of layered aromas 👃🏻 and flavors 👄 including plush and concentrated notes of red and black cherry, cassis, boysenberry, dried fig, blueberry, violet, cocoa nibs, mocha, cedar, dill, vanilla, nutmeg, anise seed, clove, licorice, mint, forest floor, tobacco, leather, peppercorn, and meat. 👀

On the palate, it was dry with medium acidity, a lusciously full body, medium (+) velvety tannins, high alcohol (14.5% ABV) and a long finish. 🙌🏻

It was a spectacular wine, ripe for the occasion.  Cheers! — a month ago

with Deked1

Paul K

9.3

Bought at Wally’s @ Resort World. Big fan of this store. Great selection and not insane prices. With $50 cork fee pretty much everywhere in Vegas, very good option. I will say they don’t have many wines that are “ready” outside of the high end room.
Not rating yet as just popped in the room while watching women’s final. Heart says Iowa, bet says go SC. — 2 months ago

Kenneth Kramme

9.1

Nice flavours of lemon, oak, citrus and vanilla. Beautiful. — 3 months ago

Lee Pitofsky

9.4

Perfect pairing for lamb 😋 — 11 days ago

Andrew McIntyre

9.3

The first ever vintage of this wine released in 1998. Now very mature and concentrated. Deep yellow colour with rich minerals and honey — a month ago

Leo Priemer

9.7

#9 Wine Spectator Top 100 2019 — a month ago

Steve S.

9.2

We call this Mum’s win because she loved this one. Love you Mum. — 7 months ago

Andrew McIntyre

9.6

I love Penfolds Grange...one of my all time favourite wines. The depth and concentration of flavour of this 33 year old wine is outstanding...i think these will just go forever. Massive wine and a reminder of how excellent Syrah is! — a month ago

Adam Kincaid

9.1

Believe it or not but this is my first Penfolds. And it… is a napa cab through and through. Lots of dark and red fruit (like dark cherries) with vanilla and spice. Some tobacco and chocolate with good tannins. A little young, i think, but a nice first impression. — 6 months ago

with Jillian

Jeremiah Diaz

9.2

Deep garnet in color; raisins, blackberries, and oak on the nose; medium minus acidity; medium tannins; tastes like black cherries, molasses, and a hint of chocolate with a long finish. Probably a little past prime, but still tasty. Jason says it's ok. — 2 months ago

with Jason