Penfolds Grange 2021 is the flagship Shiraz-dominant red from Penfolds, drawn from premium South Australian sites with a Cabernet Sauvignon element. It offers immediate depth and complexity, combining dense dark fruit, spice, and a seamless oak backbone. Built for long cellaring, yet rewarding in its youth with structure and impact.
Tasting Notes
- Grape blend: Shiraz-dominant with Cabernet Sauvignon
- Appearance: Deep ruby-garnet
- Nose: Intense black fruit (blackberry, plum, dark cherry) with licorice, cocoa, espresso, and integrated vanilla oak; subtle spice notes (pepper, clove)
- Palate: Full-bodied, concentrated and poised; velvety tannins, balanced acidity; flavors mirror the nose—black fruit, cocoa, espresso, and toasted oak; mineral/graphite hints
- Finish: Long, persistent, and refined with spice and oak echoing through the finale
- Cellaring: Built for long life; rewards careful aging with time