Since its very first experimental vintage

Since its very first experimental vintage in 1951, Penfolds Grange has had an unbroken line of production, making it one of the Australia's most collected wines. It is primarily made from Shiraz grape, often with a small percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon. Because of the constant quality of each bottle of Grange, and because of its longevity, it has become one of the world's most famous wines. It is the 1995 Grange, in particular, that has been labeled by the Australian National Trust as a "heritage wine" for having won more awards (64) than any other vintage of Grange.

Each vintage of Penfolds Grange has a characteristic of its own, but generally, it is a very powerful red wine. It is almost always packed with the rich, sweetness of dark fruits like the ones Shiraz wines usually has to offer. Considered as a luxury wine, Penfolds Grange is drank at its best at least 12 years [http://www.rapidpi.net/ http://www.rapidpi.net apidpi ] after vintage. Some of the best vintages can even age up to 50 years.

The annual release date of Penfolds Grange is usually around April. And since this wine is release five years after its vintage, you can expect the 2008 vintage to come out at around April or May of 2013. However, you can also wait until after a year or two after its release if you are after an excellent deal. After all, the older this wine gets, the better it tastes.

When it comes to storage, it is recommended that you store your wine in a dark room with regulated temperature. Just like with other red wines, failure to maintain a constant temperature will cause the wine to lose its flavor more quickly. If you a cellar dedicated to luxury wines in your home, the better.

A wine as great as Penfolds Grange deserves great food, and while there are no definite rules or rights and wrongs when it comes to pairing food and red wine, it's always a good idea to have a guide. Beef, lamb, chicken, duck &amp; game, cheese, pizza, pasta, and vegetarian - all of these can make a perfect partner to a bottle of Penfolds. It would also be a good idea to just try to experiment to find pairings that will satisfy your palates best.

Penfolds Bin 707, St. Henry, and Magill Estate are all outstanding Penfolds wines, but Grange will always remain a basis against all other types of red wine are measured.