2010

Grange

Wine

Penfolds

Beschreibung

2010 "Grange" Barossa Valley, Penfolds 

The original and most powerful expression of 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 utilising fully-ripe, intensely-flavoured and structured shiraz grapes, the result is a unique Australian style that is now recognised 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.

Vintage Conditions:
Across South Australia’s premium growing regions, winter andearly spring rainfall were close to the long-term average. FromAugust, conditions became significantly drier with only a fewlight spring showers recorded. Record low rainfall was recordedfrom September to March stretching water supplies. Warm anddry conditions encouraged early flowering and fruit-set, withrapid canopy growth. Early summer temperatures droppedbelow average with no major heat waves recorded. Onceharvest commenced, it progressed rapidly with most blocks ofshiraz picked earlier than previous years. Although the prevailing conditions resulted in lower than anticipated yields, the quality of fruit was exceptional. 
  
James Suckling:
The 2010 Grange arrives with much expectation and does not disappoint. This is a powerhouse, structurally superior to both the 2009 and 2008 vintages and breathtakingly dense, long and precise. The nose has cola, blackberry, vanillin, hard brown spices of all kinds, coal smoke, meaty charcuterie elements and a strong tarry, savory note that speaks of the 85% Barossa Valley componentry. The palate has super deep tannins that fan out through flavorsome black fruits. These are purposeful tannins - they bristle on the palate, tantalizing and assertive yet playful; strong not aggressive. The power here is the thing: This has mouth-coating density and terrific drive, so tightly coiled, it gives enough away to suggest a very, very long cellaring wine is here. This is a classic Grange that will please the serious collectors. A wine of genuine pedigree. 


Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:
The 2010 Grange is a 4% Cabernet Sauvignon and 96% Shiraz blend made from Barossa Valley, Clare Valley, Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale and Magill Estate fruit that was aged 17 months in 100% new American oak hogsheads. Very deep purple-black in color, this is classic Grange - amongst the finest produced - replete with fresh, vibrant and youthful black fruit notes showing some blueberry aromas and accents of camphor, anise and the slightest floral hint plus a whiff of oak in the background to lend a cedar-laced lift to this textbook Shiraz nose. Medium to full-bodied in the mouth, it is very taut and finely constructed showing typically firm, grainy, uniform tannins, great concentration and wonderful persistence on the finish. If I have any very slight complaint of this near perfect wine it is that it seems a little too clinical and appears to speak less of the land and the heart of South Australia and more of the very skilled winemaking than did the Grange from the magical 2008 vintage. 

Produktinformationen

Kategorie Wein
Farbe rot
Geschmack trocken
Jahrgang 2010
Rebsorte(n) Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
Flaschengröße 0,75 l
Verschluss Naturkorken
Qualitätsstufe Wine
Herkunft Barossa (AU)
Vorhandener Alkohol 14,5% vol
Enthält Sulfite Ja

Allergene

Enthält Sulfite Ja
CHF 590.00 CHF 786.67/Liter
inkl. Mwst. (zzgl. Versandkosten)

Produkte werden in 3 – 5 Werktagen geliefert

Bewertungen

  • jamesSuckling 100

  • Robert Parker 99

Produzent

  • Penfolds
  • Australien
  • Tanunda Road 30
    5355 Nuriootpa,