PenfoldsGrange 1971
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Penfolds Grange Shiraz began its life as a small dream of legendary winemaker, Max Schubert. From humble beginings in the early 1950's to the icon it has become today, Penfolds Grange is engrained into the wine physche of wine lovers across the world. The vision of Max Schubert has born an Australian legend that is officially listed as a Heritage Icon of South Australia. A multi-regional masterpiece that shows power, concerntration and balance to showcase the very best in Australian wine. The 1971 is silken, opulent with fleshy apricot/prune fruit and truffly, earthy, demi-glace undertones balanced by fine, sweet tannins and an extremely long finish. A superb wine.
Bottle image is indicative only.
Penfolds Grange Shiraz began its life as a small dream of legendary winemaker, Max Schubert. From humble beginings in the early 1950's to the icon it has become today, Penfolds Grange is engrained into the wine physche of wine lovers across the world. The vision of Max Schubert has born an Australian legend that is officially listed as a Heritage Icon of South Australia. A multi-regional masterpiece that shows power, concerntration and balance to showcase the very best in Australian wine. The 1971 is silken, opulent with fleshy apricot/prune fruit and truffly, earthy, demi-glace undertones balanced by fine, sweet tannins and an extremely long finish. A superb wine.
Bottle image is indicative only.
Full bodied red wines have a noticeably textural mouthfeel with bold, complex flavours. Often deeply coloured.
Dry wines have no trace of sweetness at all.
- TypeShiraz
- Size750mL
- RegionMulti-Regional Blend
- Current Vintage1971
- Standard Drinks7.3
- Alcohol Volume12.30%
- Langtons ClassifiedExceptional
- CountryAustralia
- StateSouth Australia
- Brand NamePenfolds
- Wine MakerMax Schubert
- Wine SweetnessDry
- Wine BodyFull Bodied
Named as the world's greatest wine of the 1970's - Tasting held by European luxury magazine FINE (2015)
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