Penfolds

Grange South Australia Shiraz

9.527 ratings
9.411 pro ratings
South Australia, Australia
Shiraz
Beef, Venison, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Lamb, Pasta, Potato, Mushrooms, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
"Odedi"

#AgedWineTuesday

Dark ruby in color with a short reddish/ brick rim.

Nose of black currants, blueberries, black cherries, light earth, tobacco leaf, cedar, light vanilla, licorice, eucalyptus, forest floor, mildew, black pepper and herbs.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, spices, oak, chocolates, vanilla, licorice, herbs, earth, light vegetables, tobacco leaf, eucalyptus, Indian spices and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 24 year old iconic wine from Australia is still drinking beautifully. Tasty and smooth with good structure and great complexity. A little bitter on the ending for me, though.

Feels like a 30 year old Left Bank Bordeaux. Might be a bit past its prime, but Interesting stuff nonetheless.

Robert Parker 93 points.

Needed 3 hours of airtime to open up properly.

It is delicious, but I expected more from it. Might just be this specific bottle. I've had a few different vintages of this great wine and it is always an experience.

Good by itself or with food, like a nice piece of steak.

100% Shiraz grapes from Barossa Valley were aged in American oak barrels for 18 months.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$400.

#AgedWineTuesday

Dark ruby in color with a short reddish/ brick rim.

Nose of black currants, blueberries, black cherries, light earth, tobacco leaf, cedar, light vanilla, licorice, eucalyptus, forest floor, mildew, black pepper and herbs.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, spices, oak, chocolates, vanilla, licorice, herbs, earth, light vegetables, tobacco leaf, eucalyptus, Indian spices and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 24 year old iconic wine from Australia is still drinking beautifully. Tasty and smooth with good structure and great complexity. A little bitter on the ending for me, though.

Feels like a 30 year old Left Bank Bordeaux. Might be a bit past its prime, but Interesting stuff nonetheless.

Robert Parker 93 points.

Needed 3 hours of airtime to open up properly.

It is delicious, but I expected more from it. Might just be this specific bottle. I've had a few different vintages of this great wine and it is always an experience.

Good by itself or with food, like a nice piece of steak.

100% Shiraz grapes from Barossa Valley were aged in American oak barrels for 18 months.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$400.

Apr 2nd, 2024
DLynn

Penfolds Ambassador

9.3

Cold vintage... No Cabernet in blend....

Cold vintage... No Cabernet in blend....

Aug 11th, 2016
Anjoleena Griffin-Holst

Wine Director Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa

9.7

Nom nom nom

Nom nom nom

Aug 10th, 2016
DLynn

Penfolds Ambassador

9.6

Tapenade and rhubarb

Tapenade and rhubarb

Oct 27th, 2015
Marcus L

I found the presidents book of secrets. It's in this bottle.

I found the presidents book of secrets. It's in this bottle.

Sep 26th, 2015
Craig Reigel

Big and still very wound up and tight. Looking forward to trying again in 10 years. Heavenly bouquet. Lots of dark fruits.

Big and still very wound up and tight. Looking forward to trying again in 10 years. Heavenly bouquet. Lots of dark fruits.

Sep 5th, 2017
Dan Sheinberg

Big and Young!

Big and Young!

Apr 24th, 2016
Rob Petrone

Fantastic, peaking now

Fantastic, peaking now

Sep 26th, 2015
Tim Hansen

Always an amazing nose. This time it carried the palate to match. Absolutely incredible.

Always an amazing nose. This time it carried the palate to match. Absolutely incredible.

Apr 15th, 2015
David Quigg

Penfolds Grange Shiraz 2000

Penfolds Grange Shiraz 2000

Jun 9th, 2012