Description

HISTORY:
First released in 1960 by winemaker Max Schubert; often dubbed “Baby Grange” because some of its barrels are those that held the prior vintage of Grange. Over decades, its blend, oak treatment, and multi-regional fruit sourcing have made it an iconic Penfolds wine in the Cabernet-Shiraz blend category.

BLEND & AGING:
Matured in American oak hogsheads, ~38% new oak; vinification & maturation designed to balance fruit and oak.

AROMA (NOSE):
Aromas of dark fruits like black cherry, plum, blackberry, along with spice (vanilla, cinnamon etc.), cocoa, toasted oak, and dessert-like notes (e.g. dark jelly, port-wine jelly textures). Some roast/coffees and oak toast present.

TASTE (PALATE):
Medium-to-full body; firm structured tannins; acidity supports fruit and oak interplay; powerful but refined; palate combines richness with oak smoothness.

FINISH:
Long finish; lingering fruit with oak and spice; hints of toast/vanilla oak in the tail; overall finish with strength and long persistence.

FLAVOR:
Rich fruit-driven profile; sweet and spicy middle-palate; dark jam/blackcurrant/plum fruit mingles with oak, toast, vanilla, cocoa; savory hints (roasted meat, smoke, or cured/savoury components).

FOOD PAIRING:
Pairs well with red meats (steak, roasted lamb), game, richly spiced or grilled dishes; dishes with strong sauces; aged hard cheeses are good.

历史:
最初过 1960 年推出，由著名酿酒师 Max Schubert 创作 (“Baby Grange”)； 名称部分来源于此酒的一些橡木桶曾用来陈酿 Penfolds Grange；多年来其混调 +桶龄 +产区风格为 Penfolds 在 Cabernet Shiraz 混合红酒中的标志性代表酒款。

调配与陈酿:
使用美国橡木 hogsheads 桶陈酿，其中约 38% 为新桶（new oak）；发酵与陈年方式以保持果味与橡木风味的平衡。

香气:
香气混合了黑樱桃、李子、黑莓等深色果实，同时带有香料（如香草、肉桂等）、可可粉、烤木、波特酒果冻口感。还可能带点烘焙/咖啡与橡木烘烤的气息。

口感:
酒体中至厚 (medium-to-full body); 单宁成熟而带结构；酸度与果味与橡木相辅相成；口感强劲但不粗糙；口中“馥郁”感 + 橡木平滑度结合得较好。

余韵:
余味持久，果香 + 橡木 + 香料尾调明显；尾段带有些许烤木或橡木的香草气息；整体尾韵有力度且余香留口感较长。

风味特征:
果味浓郁饱满，中段甜美与辛香兼具；有黑果酱、黑醋栗、李子混合果香，与橡木、烤木、香草、可可等风味融合；口感中带一定咸香／肉香 (“savory” note)，如烤羊肉、熏肉类味道。

搭配建议:
适合搭配红肉（牛排、烤羊肉）、野味、有香料或烤制风味的重口菜肴；也可搭配带酱汁的菜式；成熟硬奶酪亦合适。