One of the great strengths of Grange is that it does not rely on the performance of a single vineyard. Penfolds enduring winemaking philosophy ensures each vintage of Grange has its own vintage character, which continually evolves and surprises. A mostly Barossa wine this year with components from McLaren Vale and Coonawarra. 2005 saw a solid budburst and fruit set, followed by favourable growing conditions. Harvest was early by about two weeks but temperate conditions allowed for steady, continuous ripening. Warm, dry conditions prevailed during the harvest period producing grapes of exceptional flavour and structure. Matured for eighteen months in 100% new American oak hogsheads. Alcohol 14.5%