Penfolds, Shiraz, Grange Bin 95, Australia 2014

The original and most powerful expression of the Penfolds multi-vineyard, multi-district blending philosophy, Grange is arguably Australia’s most celebrated wine and is officially listed as a Heritage Icon of South Australia. Crafted with fully-ripe, intensely-flavored and structured Shiraz grapes, the result is a unique Australian style that is now recognized as one of the most consistent of the world’s great wines. With an unbroken line of vintages from the experimental 1951, Grange clearly demonstrates the synergy between shiraz and the soils and climates of South Australia.

First, quite simply, an unmistakable youthful ‘Grange’ nose. Awakened primary fruits and stylish oak interlocked and indistinguishable. The palate is savory, not fruity. Flavors of slow cooked beef ragout with spicy integrated oak framed by respectful tannins, and a long and lingering finish. A balanced, tightly-knit and woven structural tapestry of wine. Not to be constrained by dimension or frame.