Penfolds Grange 2007 is the flagship Shiraz-based red from Australia, built for depth, aging, and presence. Sourced from premier Barossa sites with a touch of McLaren Vale, it combines power and poise in a concentrated, multi-dimensional package. In youth it shows intense fruit and oak; with time it gains spice, leather, and cigar-box complexity. A collector’s or keen Shiraz enthusiast’s benchmark.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Deep garnet with a vivid ruby edge; long, slow legs.
- Aroma: Concentrated blackberry and cassis with plum notes; cocoa, espresso, vanilla; clove and tobacco spice; evolving leather and game aroma with age.
- Palate: Full-bodied and dense; black fruits dominate (blackberry, cassis, plum) with mocha and licorice accents; finely knit, firm tannins; integrated oak; balanced, persistent acidity.
- Finish: Very long and layered; lingering spice, cocoa, and toasted notes.
- Food pairing: Grilled or roasted beef, lamb, game meats, and aged cheeses.
- Ageability: Built for long aging; will gain complexity with cellaring over the next decade and beyond.