About This Wine In 2017, Penfolds unveiled a special wine blended from three Grange vintages spanning seven years – 2008, 2012 and 2014. Aptly named Penfolds g3, this unique blend expertly entwined the three Grange vintages to create a completely unique Penfolds expression. A first for Penfolds. With only 1200 bottles in existence, this is a very special and rare release. Producer Notes Penfolds has announced a new wine blended from four vintages of Grange, aptly named Penfolds G3. The blend energetically entwines Grange DNA from the exceptional 2009, 2012 and 2014 vintages, to create a completely unique expression of Penfolds flagship. Specifications Vintage: Multi Vintage (Blend of three Grange vintages: 2009 - 2012 - 2014) Grape Variety: Shiraz Alcohol: 14.5% Sweetness: Dry Maturation: Oaked Winemaker: Peter Gago Ownership: Treasury Wine Estates Closure: Cork Drinking Window: 2024–2070 Bottle No.1015 Producer Notes: An expertly blended and limited bottling of three Grange vintages – 2008, 2012 and 2014. A wine that explores the essence of Grange. The proportions of each vintage have been carefully matched to create a unique expression of the Penfolds House Style. A multi-vineyard, multi-regional, multi-vintage wine comprising 100 percent Grange DNA and evoking the traditions of past Penfolds winemakers.Critic tasting note: "This is a wine that you just want to keep smelling with a kalidescope of aromas. Floral bouquet such as violets and roses with a blackberry and blueberry character underneath. But the fruit is secondary. It's all about the rest of it. Minerals. Slate. Flint. Soya. Full body, extremely fine tannins with great length and depth. The essence of Penfolds. The finesse and texture is surreal. Balanced. It's a magical wine. The perfect drink. And a blend of vintages - 2008, 2012 and 2014.. This has 2% cabernet and the rest shiraz. 1200 bottles made." - James Suckling
