Penfolds’ perfect 100

Penfolds 2008 vintage of the company’s iconic Grange was awarded a perfect 100 points by Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW in The Wine Advocate, Grange’s first 100 point score in that publication since 1976.

Penfolds 2008 vintage of the company’s iconic Grange selection was awarded a perfect 100 points by Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW in The Wine Advocate recently - Grange’s first 100 point score in that publication since 1976.

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In a comprehensive review of Australia’s finest wines she noted the following of the 2008 Grange: “Deep purple-black in color, the 2008 Grange puts forward a very complex nose packed with aromas of mulberries, layers of baking spices, cloves and cinnamon with nuances of minced meat, anise, potpourri and whiffs of dried mint and chocolate. It is framed by firm, grainy tannins and a refreshing acid line before finishing very long with aniseed and lingering blackberry preserves notes. This is clearly a wonderfully opulent and a magic vintage for this label. Drink it from 2018 to 2035+.”

This marks an unbroken series of vintages for Grange going back to Max Schubert’s first ‘experimental’ release in 1951.

Current Chief Winemaker Peter Gago thinks the 2008 Grange is similar to the 1998 with rich concentration and seductive fruit.

Penfolds is exclusively distributed in Ireland by the Findlater Wine & Spirit Group and the 2008 Grange will be available here in the coming months.

Penfolds 2008 vintage of the company’s iconic Grange was awarded a perfect 100 points by Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW in The Wine Advocate, Grange’s first 100 point score in that publication since 1976.

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