2007 Grange
Vintage reviews
Aromatically captivating/convincing – similar to the 1987 in its formative years, stronger than the 1997!
Already complete ... easily the key Penfolds wine from the 2007 South Australian vintage.
As it should be!
Peter Gago, Penfolds chief winemaker
95/100
The 2007 Penfolds Grange is comprised of 97% Shiraz and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon coming predominately from Barossa vineyards with smaller proportions from Magill Estate and McLaren Vale.
It was matured for 21 months in 100% new American oak hogsheads. Very deep garnet-purple in color, the nose is intensely scented of vibrant blueberry preserve, mulberry and kirsch aromas over hints of cedar, mocha, vanilla and anise.
The full bodied palate is richly fruited with pure black berry and baking spice flavors offset by crisp acidity and a firm level of velvety tannins, finishing long.
This is quite an opulent, forward Grange, which is very tempting to drink now, though of course will reward at least 5-10 years of cellaring and should keep to 2030+.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown, www.erobertparker.com, May 2012
95/100
Jeremy Oliver, www.jeremyoliver.com