Wine Article
2015 Penfolds Grange
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Origin: Multi-regional blend, South Australia. From Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Clare Valley, Magill Estate
Maturation: 20 months in new American oak hogsheads.
Wine Analysis: Alc/Vol: 14.5%, Acidity: 6.7 g/L, pH: 3.62
Variety: 98% Shiraz and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon.
When to drink: Continue cellaring. Peak drinking 2022 - 2050.
VINTAGE CONDITIONS: Across South Australia’s premium growing regions, winter and early spring rainfall were close to the long-term average. From August, conditions became significantly drier with only a few light spring showers recorded. Record low rainfall was recorded from September to March stretching water supplies.
Warm and dry conditions encouraged early flowering and fruit-set, with rapid canopy growth. Early summer temperatures dropped below average with no major heat waves recorded.
Once harvest commenced, it progressed rapidly with most blocks of shiraz picked earlier than previous years. Although the prevailing conditions resulted in lower than anticipated yields, the quality of fruit was exceptional.
Maturation: 20 months in new American oak hogsheads.
Wine Analysis: Alc/Vol: 14.5%, Acidity: 6.7 g/L, pH: 3.62
Variety: 98% Shiraz and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon.
When to drink: Continue cellaring. Peak drinking 2022 - 2050.
VINTAGE CONDITIONS: Across South Australia’s premium growing regions, winter and early spring rainfall were close to the long-term average. From August, conditions became significantly drier with only a few light spring showers recorded. Record low rainfall was recorded from September to March stretching water supplies.
Warm and dry conditions encouraged early flowering and fruit-set, with rapid canopy growth. Early summer temperatures dropped below average with no major heat waves recorded.
Once harvest commenced, it progressed rapidly with most blocks of shiraz picked earlier than previous years. Although the prevailing conditions resulted in lower than anticipated yields, the quality of fruit was exceptional.