{"product_id":"penfolds-grange-2008-750ml","title":"Penfolds Grange 2008 | South Australia","description":"\u003cp\u003ePenfolds Grange 2008 is one of the most decorated wines in Australian history — awarded a perfect 100 points by both Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate and Wine Spectator, and widely regarded as a generational release. A blend of Shiraz (98%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (2%) sourced from Barossa Valley, Clare Valley, and Magill Estate (Adelaide), matured for 19 months in 100% new American oak hogsheads. Difficult growing conditions were overcome by meticulous vineyard management and proactive fruit selection from earlier-ripening, older vines — escaping the impact of the well-documented 16-day South Australian heatwave. As Peter Gago notes: \u003cem\u003e“No DNA check required — an immediate familial link to the 1998 Grange convincingly transcends both a decade and the transitional closure of a millennium.”\u003c\/em\u003e A riper-style Grange of marvellous power and density from a classic Penfolds year. Peak drinking 2025 to 2060.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImpenetrable dark core with deep crimson intensity — a wine of extraordinary concentration and presence in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSomewhat intimidating? Yes. Brazen? Never. An immediate and powerful lift of cola, soy, hoisin, and red liquorice, propelled by tea-smoke and ferric influences. Nut-husk and tan-bark notes align with lush aromas of ripe fig wrapped in jamón and a panforte plushness. With air, blueberry fruits and mocha arise — the oak (100% new) remaining entirely concealed, lost in the aromatic complexity. Beautiful dark cherry, blackberry pastille, dark chocolate, mocha, and sweet apricot and stone fruit notes complete a bouquet of extraordinary depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA muscular push, wave, and affront across the entire palate — from start to finish. Never oppressive nor ungainly, yet captivatingly forceful. A vinous lava flow of dark liquorice and malt — ‘molten’ — with a self-saucing chocolate pudding richness and blackberry and elderberry fruits. Pronounced tannins are unleashed, and the Clare Valley component makes its 9% presence felt, adding to both the flavour pool and extract. Generously supple and inky, with fine dense chalky tannins, superb mid-palate buoyancy, and underlying mocha notes. The finish is chocolaty firm with plenty of liquorice and long, fresh, ripe sweet tannins. Power and density naturally respectful of balance and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlum pudding pork rack with swede, quandong, and desert raisin. A wine of this magnitude demands a plate of equal ambition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 Points — Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate\u003cbr\u003e100 Points — Wine Spectator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Animated fresh blueberry, mulberry and incense aromas. Beautifully supple and surprisingly graceful with polished tannins, oak complexity and well-integrated acidity.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e— Dr Neil Beckett, World of Fine Wine Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“No DNA check required — an immediate familial link to the 1998 Grange convincingly transcends both a decade and the transitional closure of a millennium.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e— Peter Gago, Penfolds Chief Winemaker\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penfolds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42536719024377,"sku":"9310297004164","price":1199.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/6820\/0441\/products\/penfolds-wine-bin-95-grange-2008-9310297005000.jpg?v=1656658598","url":"https:\/\/winesellersdirect.com.au\/products\/penfolds-grange-2008-750ml","provider":"Wine Sellers Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}