Penfolds Grange 2016 750ml

Name: Penfolds Grange 2016 750ml
Brand: Penfolds
SKU: 879968
Price: 473.13 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 96.8 (6 reviews)

Case of 6

Sample image only. Please see Item description for product Information. When ordering, the item shipped will match the product listing if there are any discrepancies. Do not order solely on the label if you feel it does not match product description.

SKU 879968

$2,838.78/case

$473.13/bottle

Tariffs included

Availability: This is a Long-term Pre-arrival item and is available for online ordering only. This item will ship on a future date after a 4-8 months transfer time. For more about Pre-arrival orders, see FAQ.

Pre-arrival

Case Only

Minimum order 6 bottles

JS 98pts

DC 98pts

WS 97pts

WE 97pts

WA 96pts

VM 95pts

See professional reviews

A blend of 97% shiraz and 3% cabernet sauvignon from Barossa, McLaren Vale, Clare Valley and Magill Estate. This is a very intense Grange with such rich black-fruit, tar and coal-smoke aromas together with iodine and black-olive notes and an array of wild dark herbs. Almost impenetrable dark plums and licorice, as well as bacon fat. The palate has such seamless delivery of intense blackberry and plum flavors with some redder tones emerging, too. The power here is countered by such freshness and an almost elegant feel. This has such impressive, vibrant, long and seamless fruit power. Really is exceptionally complete, but tight, needs time to open. Very enjoyable now, but better after 2023.

Country: Australia
Region: South Australia

Size: 750ml
Color: Red

More Purchase Options:

More Vintages:

SKU: 879968 Category: Pre-arrival

More about this item

Winery

Penfolds

Shop all from Penfolds

Varietal

Syrah

Known as Syrah in most countries around the world, and Shiraz in Australia and certain other regions of the New World, this grape varietal has proven over the centuries to be one of the most powerful and flavorful red wine grapes there is. It is now one of the planet's most widely grown grapes, and is a favorite with wineries as a result of its robustness and versatility. It isn't easy to identify many characteristics of this particular varietal, due to the fact that it is highly versatile and shows significant differences in flavor and character depending on the terroir it is grown in, and the climatic conditions of the region. However, Syrah is most widely associated with full bodied, strong and loud red wines, packed full of fruity and spicy flavors, held in a beautifully deep red liquid.

Country

Australia

Whilst most of Australia consists of arid deserts and dense bushland, the oceanic coasts to the south of the country have a terrain and climate ideal for vine cultivation and wine production. It took several decades of failed attempts at the end of the 18th century in order to produce vines of a decent enough quality for making wine, but since those first false starts, the Australian wine industry has continued to grow and grow. Today, wine production makes up for a considerable part of the Australian economy, with exports in recent years reaching unprecedented levels and even overtaking France for the first time ever. Whilst the greatest successes in regards to quality have been the result of the Syrah grape varietal (known locally as Shiraz), Australia utilizes several Old World grapes, and has had fantastic results from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Riesling, Chardonnay and more. As the Australian passion for locally produced wine continues to develop, wineries have begun experimenting with a wider range of grape varietals, meaning that nowadays it isn't uncommon to find high quality Australian wines made from Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Tempranillo and Viognier, amongst many others.

Region

South Australia

The vast region of South Australia is home to a wide variety of vineyards, growing a large range of different grape varietals. Because the South Australian wine region is so large, it benefits from a great array of climatic conditions – from dry and hot, to cool and windy – which wineries can use to their advantage when it comes to selecting the grape varietal they wish to thrive in a particular sub-region. South Australia is most commonly associated with the big, powerful and fruit-forward Shiraz wines which are produced in the cooler valley areas of the region, but recent decades have seen something of an explosion in the South Australian wine industry, leading to wineries expanding their repertoire enormously and experimenting with other fine grape varietals and making the most of their unique terroir.

Ratings & Reviews

JS 98pts

James Suckling

DC 98pts

Decanter

So much going on in the glass; it’s a tempestuous opera with a big cast. On the nose, there’s high lift from a big, generous swirl of fruity aromas that carry a hint of fermented fig among the blackberry, dark plum and aniseed. Investigate further on the palate and there’s a lot going on within its dense hedge of dark berries and secondary flavours of mocha and liquorice. Ultimately, it’s the heavy black notes that win out and persist, but there is so much to ponder, even after the event has concluded. A Grange worth mulling over. RRP £589

WS 97pts

Wine Spectator

A dynamic and distinctive red, balancing dark bass notes and fresh fruit. Dark chocolate–covered maraschino cherry and chai tea flavors form the core, but waves of white truffle, spicy cigar, gunpowder, white pepper, dried lavender, salted caramel, framboise and roasted almond are right behind. Dense, velvety tannins firm up on the finish, but the flavors are seamless and harmonious. Drink now through 2045. 879 cases imported.

WE 97pts

Wine Enthusiast

From a solid vintage in South Australia, this wine seamlessly weaves together notes of Italian plum, black cherry, mocha, cigar box and a plethora of herbs and spices. The palate is chiseled, all rippling, glistening muscles, but without the top heaviness. Ultrafine tannins cinch vibrant fruit while that cigar box element lingers on the lengthy finish. (Cellar Selection)

WA 96pts

Wine Advocate

The 2016 Grange leads with peat moss and coffee grounds, licorice, tobacco and civet paste. The palate is intense and inky, with a sweet core of fruit and a succulent, savory and attractive fruit drive. I'd posit that while this is a beautiful, creamy, powerful wine today, 10 years is not old enough for the wine to show some of the potential elegance it is capable of. For now, it still shows oak, fruit and all elements as primal aspects of the wine. It wont, though, in another 10 years. The 2004 is testament to that.

VM 95pts

Vinous Media

Deep, shimmering violet. Expansive, smoke- and spice-accented aromas of cherry liqueur, cassis, coconut and pungent flowers show excellent clarity. Stains the palate with concentrated dark fruit and violet pastille flavors that are complemented by suggestions of mocha, smoked meat and exotic spices. Distinctly generous in character, but there's also superb energy thanks to a core of juicy acidity. Sweet dark fruit and candied violet notes drive the finish, which features steadily building tannins and shows remarkable tenacity.

On Sale

Recent E-mail Deals

Great Wines Under $30

Bulk Price Deals

Fall Pairings: Burgers, Bourguignon, and a Curry Surprise

Wait on the “Steak Wine.” It’s Still Burgers (and Fall).

3 Great Wines Under $30 – Spanish Edition

Penfolds Grange 2016 750ml

Case of 6

More Purchase Options:

More Vintages:

Winery

Penfolds

Varietal

Syrah

Country

Australia

Region

South Australia

James Suckling

Decanter

Wine Spectator

Wine Enthusiast

Wine Advocate

Vinous Media

More Products From This Winery See more

Penfolds Port Tawny Club NV 750ml

Penfolds Cabernet Shiraz Bin 389 2022 750ml

Penfolds Shiraz Bin 28 2022 750ml

Penfolds Shiraz Koonunga Hill NV 750ml

Penfolds Grange 2014 750ml

Penfolds Shiraz St. Henri 2019 750ml

In-store Only Items

Long-term Pre-arrival Items

Case Only Items

Rapid Ship

More Purchase Options:

More Vintages:

More Products From This Winery See more

Trending Blog Posts