Penfolds Grange, formerly Grange Hermitage, is one of Australia’s iconic, if not most iconic wine.
According to some, the 1986 was one of the best vintages of Grange ever produced, even though the bottle showed the characteristics of why it is a great wine.
Even after so many years it still had a dark crimson colour, with mocha and oak aromas, a very enjoyable palate with dark berry and chocolate flavours, with smooth tannins and long finish. Great wine!
The 1986 vintage received a red star rating in the Sixth Edition of the Penfolds Rewards of Patience in 2008. Red stars are awarded to those wines that are considered to be an exceptional vintage.
