Penfolds Special Shiraz 2024

Penfolds Special Shiraz is a limited release wine celebrating the varietal that sits at the very heart of Penfolds - Shiraz. Released in the 75th anniversary year of Grange, it honours the grape that has shaped Penfolds identity and defined Australian fine wine for generations. What makes it truly special is its lineage: a small, deliberate inclusion of matured Grange drawn from barrel, reflecting Penfolds longstanding tradition of overdelivering on quality through blending. Crafted using meticulous fruit selection and multiregional blending, the wine delivers depth, power and layered complexity, with unmistakable Penfolds DNA. This is a one-off release that respects tradition while confidently expressing its own identity. GRAPE VARIETY Shiraz VINEYARD REGION Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Clare Valley, Padthaway, Wrattonbully WINE ANALYSIS Alc: 14.5%, Acidity: 6.4 g/L, pH: 3.64 MATURATION 12 months in American (17% new) and French (83% seasoned) oak hogsheads COLOUR Deep plum with a vivid crimson vibrancy at the rim. NOSE The aromatics open with an unmistakably Penfolds stamp. Sweet spice leads the way, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg and star anise unfolding alongside notes of custard tart and blueberry Danish. Dark fruit tones follow, mulberry and blueberry at the core, lifted by freeze-dried raspberries and white fig. Savoury nuance emerges with fresh leather and a subtle ferrous edge, adding gravitas and complexity. The nose is generous yet composed, rich without excess, confident and assured. PALATE Silky and sleek, gliding across with depth and control. Flavours of pecan pie, hazelnut and berry coulis are layered with soaked sponge and summer pudding richness. Goji berry brightness lifts the mid-palate, while wet metal and mineral notes bring definition. Chalky, powder fine tannins provide structure and length, shaping a finish that is polished and persistent. A classic, powerful Shiraz of lineage and intent