Penfolds Grange 1980

The pinnacle of the Penfolds red wine range, Grange is a rich, opulent, full-bodied Shiraz, produced from the best possible grapes sourced from low-yielding, old Shiraz vines. The unique and distinctive Grange style is based on ripe Shiraz fruit and stylish American oak in fine harmony (matured for 18 months in new American hogsheads). The 1980 vintage is 96% Shiraz and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon. In the words of winemaker Don Ditter, "Intense, fragrant chocolate/cherry/prune/dried fig aromas. Dense and chewy with generously ripe, prune/chocolate fruit flavours, pronounced grainy tannins and superb length."