Penfolds

Grange South Australia Shiraz

9.527 ratings
9.27 pro ratings
South Australia, Australia
Shiraz
Top Notes For
Jonathan Maltus

Really fabulous. ✌️

Really fabulous. ✌️

Aug 14th, 2016
Nick Apone

1993 Vintage

1993 Vintage

Jan 1st, 2016
Josh Spurling

A bit past its prime. Or maybe it's me.......

A bit past its prime. Or maybe it's me.......

May 24th, 2015
Boxer Briefs

Not a bad word to say about this #wine

Not a bad word to say about this #wine

Feb 16th, 2015
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

8.6

Dark plum mint espresso dark mocha a light briny note. Smooth silky texture some dry tannins nicely evolved dark coco spice. Finish 40 excellent +

Dark plum mint espresso dark mocha a light briny note. Smooth silky texture some dry tannins nicely evolved dark coco spice. Finish 40 excellent +

Jan 13th, 2013
Jay Boberg

Super concentrated nose of dark fruit and sweet boysenberry; really rich in the mouth - a show stopping wine

Super concentrated nose of dark fruit and sweet boysenberry; really rich in the mouth - a show stopping wine

Aug 2nd, 2019
Clive McNish

Here’s a nice surprise. Found this on a restaurant wine list at $275 and thought it was a great opportunity to access the big one. Yes I know that 1993 is not regarded as a classic year but I can’t justify the $600 plus for ‘better’ vintages.

The bottle was in perfect condition and had been stored well with a full neck fill. On opening, the cork was in great condition and the aromas from the bottle were fantastic, pure Shiraz with heavy blackcurrant, diesel, tar, liquorice, menthol and a little raisin. Decanted twice to clear off the fine sediment and then let it rest.

Tried the wine after a few minutes and it was smooth but a little tight on the finish, hard to believe this is 24 years old. Two hours later and all of the flavours had come to life on the palate with great silkiness, a punch of fruit, vanilla, cigar, mint and caramel.

This is getting better and better as the afternoon goes on and it has been such a treat to try. Most reviews say it is almost at the end of its drinking window but I think there’s a few more left in this, it’s beautifully mature but feels strong and elegant, no signs of weakening.

Better start saving for the next one.

Here’s a nice surprise. Found this on a restaurant wine list at $275 and thought it was a great opportunity to access the big one. Yes I know that 1993 is not regarded as a classic year but I can’t justify the $600 plus for ‘better’ vintages.

The bottle was in perfect condition and had been stored well with a full neck fill. On opening, the cork was in great condition and the aromas from the bottle were fantastic, pure Shiraz with heavy blackcurrant, diesel, tar, liquorice, menthol and a little raisin. Decanted twice to clear off the fine sediment and then let it rest.

Tried the wine after a few minutes and it was smooth but a little tight on the finish, hard to believe this is 24 years old. Two hours later and all of the flavours had come to life on the palate with great silkiness, a punch of fruit, vanilla, cigar, mint and caramel.

This is getting better and better as the afternoon goes on and it has been such a treat to try. Most reviews say it is almost at the end of its drinking window but I think there’s a few more left in this, it’s beautifully mature but feels strong and elegant, no signs of weakening.

Better start saving for the next one.

Jan 27th, 2019
Rob Marini

Giant slut of a wine

Giant slut of a wine

Jan 1st, 2017
Patrick Hasler

First time I had this and loved it. One of the best Shiraz!

First time I had this and loved it. One of the best Shiraz!

Dec 23rd, 2016
Chris Krueger

Spicy smoked meat w fantastic nose that seems to disappear

Spicy smoked meat w fantastic nose that seems to disappear

Jul 15th, 2016