Strongly marked—as always—by its 100% American oak elevage, the 2017 Grange backs up the cedar and vanilla notes with ample blackberry and cassis fruit. Full-bodied, ripe and almost decadently creamy in the mouth, it's loaded with substance, concentrated and rich, yet—in the context of Grange—relatively light and elegant-seeming on the finish. Only the seventh-ever Grange to be exclusively Shiraz, it originates from Barossa Valley (86%) and McLaren Vale (14%); Shiraz from other growing regions in South Australia failed to make the grade this year.

70th anniversary year. 86% Barossa, 14% McLaren Vale. 100% Shiraz. Delivers absolutely everything you want from Grange: the fruit is knee-weakeningly gorgeous, the oak fits in beautifully, and there's endless length that gives a thoughtful, engaging aftertaste. (RH)

100% Shiraz. Blackish purple. So clean and fresh on the nose! Smooth and sophisticated. Polished tannins and a deep undertow of slightly inky fruit. Pretty impressive! Balsam notes on the dry (at the moment) end. (JR)