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Penfolds Grange 1996

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Penfolds Grange 1996 stands as a pinnacle of Australian winemaking, celebrated nationally and officially recognized as a Heritage Icon of South Australia. This prestigious vintage exemplifies Penfolds’ commitment to excellence, showcasing the remarkable terroir and ideal climatic conditions of South Australia in 1996, a year noted for producing wines of exceptional depth and balance.

Displaying a deep, rich color, this wine immediately signals its concentration and maturity. The complex nose unfolds intense aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, dark chocolate, and subtle hints of espresso, crafting an alluring and sophisticated bouquet that captivates the senses. These refined aromas lead to a superbly full-bodied palate, where layers of dark plum, mocha, and concentrated black fruit flavors emerge with remarkable harmony and depth.

The wine’s texture is distinguished by fine chocolaty and velvety tannins that provide both structure and elegance, contributing to a long and persistent finish. This balance between power and finesse highlights the vintage’s exceptional aging potential, making it a treasured collectible from Penfolds’ private cellars.

Sourced exclusively from a premium private collection, the 1996 Grange embodies a legacy of Australian winemaking prestige. Its rarity, provenance, and iconic status ensure that it remains a standout example of craftsmanship, offering a timeless expression of one of Australia’s most celebrated wines.

Variety
Shiraz
Country
Australia
Vintage
1996
Bottle Size
750ml (Bottle)
Closure
Cork
Cellaring
15 Plus Years
Organic Substance
None
Oak Type
American Oak
Style
Red
Brand
Penfolds


Lot # 063
System ID # 495766

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About The Winery

Penfolds

Reviews

Grange in top gear. I'm on a different planet to anyone who fails to be impressed and delighted by the classically dense, concentrated and alluring depth of this superbly balanced wine and its forthright expression of what Grange is all about. Talk about attitude - from its spicy, smoky, deeply fruited aromas to its brooding core of impenetrable fruit and lingering savoury, tight-knit finish, this Grange shows its pretenders for what they are. Drink 2026-2036+
An outstanding bottle of an outstanding vintage. The colour is still youthful, deep and bright; the bouquet explodes from the glass with toasty, nutty, smoky oak and blackberry aromas, and coffee/mocha nuances, laced with traces of tar, licorice and even crushed-ants. The palate is mesmerising: amazingly powerful, concentrated and intense, yet never heavy nor clumsy. It has amazing presence, and is incredibly long, resonating for minutes after the wine has left the mouth. Undoubtedly a great Grange, still quite youthful at 21 years and will still be drinking superbly at 50, such is its vitality. Drink: 2017-2046.

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