Penfolds Grange 1989

Penfolds Grange 1989

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  • Jane Anson rating 99
  • The Wine Independent rating 96
  • Robert Parker rating 93
  • Jancis Robinson rating 18
Penfolds Grange 1989
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HED0259

75 cl

13.5%
£440.00
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Sourced from premium vineyards in South Australia, the 1989 Penfolds Grange is predominantly Shiraz with a small percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon. It has the typical solid structure and strength of character to age gracefully with correct cellaring, to produce another classic Grange. Notes of redcurrant confit, blackcurrant pastille flavours, plenty of fruit sweetness, underlying vanillin oak and chocolaty, dense, dry tannins.
99 Jane Anson
You might expect a vintage of this age to look more evolved than this, particularly one that is not recognised as a great Grange vintage, and yet it is vibrant and ready for action. 1989 was a very hot year, fully ripe, and it retains an edge of rubber and smoke reduction on the opening notes, needs a good carafe to really open up (which is different from having to carafe for sediment). Once it does, you get straight to cigar box, cinders, soot, blueberries, blackcurrant, raspberry puree, still stunning, with the spice of a hot year. Changed from Grange Hermitage in this year (in the following 1990 vintage, the cork says Grange Hermitage, while the label just says Grange). Peter Gago arrived in this vintage, at a time when the team was still working in a traditional manner, with a continous press used for extraction - a rougher method than today, and yet this is still firing on all cylinders, and is just a fabulous wine.Jane Anson11th October 2023
96 The Wine Independent
The 1989 Penfolds Grange included 9% of Cabernet Sauvignon and it has a medium brick color. Wow – it set off a fantastic firework display of dried roses, Chinese five spices, crushed rocks, and cigar boxes, giving way to a core of dried cherries and plum pudding, with a waft of rusty nails. The medium-bodied palate is so vibrant and refreshing, with a silky texture and loads of mineral and earthy flavors continuing into the long finish.Lisa Perrotti-Brown9th August 2023
18 Jancis Robinson
Mid garnet with a ruby, evolved rim. Balsam, herbs, sappy vitality and complexity on the nose. So sweet and charming and the taste of a seriously old Hermitage. Leather and liquorice with a touch of boulangerie. And masses of sweetness. If I were served this at La Beaugravière, I would be swooning. Shows how long you have to wait for a Grange! Maybe not the most persistent finish but awfully impressive in an old-fashioned way. (JR)

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Founded in 1844, Penfolds stands as a cornerstone of Australian winemaking, renowned for its rich heritage and innovative approach. Penfolds has distinguished itself with a bold and distinctive style, producing wines that are celebrated for their complexity, intensity, and exceptional aging potential.

Iconic wines such as Grange, introduced by visionary winemaker Max Schubert, have set the benchmark for excellence in the industry. What sets Penfolds apart is their commitment to blending, utilizing grapes from multiple vineyards to craft wines with unparalleled balance and depth. With meticulous vineyard management and state-of-the-art winemaking techniques, Penfolds consistently delivers an exceptional range of wines.

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