Grange 1952
The first vintage of Grange to be released commercially.
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澳大利亚最受尊崇的葡萄酒传奇本身就是创造、激情、冒险和决心的完美体现。这一传奇葡萄酒完美体现了麦克斯·舒伯特对澳大利亚葡萄酒的雄心勃勃。
Inspired by his trip and the venerable wines of Bordeaux, Max Schubert dreamt of making a full-bodied, well-balanced red wine capable of aging.
On his return to Australia, Max began experimenting with shiraz fruit from Magill Estate and Morphett Vale. Combining tradition, new ideas from Bordeaux and scientist Ray Beckwith’s groundbreaking findings, Max crafted his first experimental Grange in 1951 – named after ‘Grange Cottage’ – the first Australian home of our founders, Dr Christopher and Mary Penfold.
“酿酒师要有所建树,就必须拥有天马行空的想象力。”
1957 marked a critical juncture in Grange’s evolution and Schubert’s dream. A tasting for senior management and wine experts rendered unfavourable criticism, leading to Grange’s dismissal by the Penfolds board. Undeterred, Max persevered. He embarked on a secret endeavour at the Magill underground cellars, and in partnership with Jeffrey Penfold Hyland, three ‘hidden’ Grange vintages (1957, 1958, 1959) were produced. By 1960, the board recognised the value of wine aging, and Grange was triumphantly reinstated, solidifying its ascent to the icon it is today.
The timeless appeal of Grange resides in its unwavering commitment to an unchanged style, from experimental vintages to the present. Grange is memorable for its aromatic complexity, intensely rich fruit, ripe tannins of shiraz and nuanced American oak. Partial barrel fermentation and 18 to 20 months of oak maturation enhance these qualities, while further ageing in the bottle allows the wine to evolve, with tannins softening and complexity building.
With an unbroken line of vintages since 1951 and enshrined as a South Australian heritage icon, the legacy continues as one of Australia’s most collected wines. Our winemakers continue to nurture each successive vintage, honouring Grange’s storied past and shaping the future through our pursuit of excellence.
The stories of Grange Shiraz epitomise how imagination and gut feel transcend numbers. Max Schubert pushed boundaries because he wasn’t constrained by scientific dogma and dared to believe in himself.
- Peter Gago, Penfolds Chief Winemaker
为表示自己在澳大利亚葡萄酒行业大展拳脚的决心,麦克斯·舒伯特竭其所能在Penfolds奔富迈出了进入葡萄酒行业的第一步。1931年,他以信差的身份加入了Penfolds奔富。1948年,时年33岁的麦克斯·舒伯特已经成为了Penfolds奔富的首任首席酿酒师。
1950年后期,舒伯特被派往法国和西班牙研究雪利酒的做法。途经波尔多的时候,他被法国的酒窖风格葡萄酒深深吸引并由此获取灵感,他梦寐以求能够酿造出属于他自己的“独特又持久”的葡萄酒。
麦克斯·舒伯特回到阿德莱德后,为了及时酿制1950年份的葡萄酒,他开始着手寻找合适的“原材料”。
舒伯特将澳大利亚传统工艺、在波尔多获取的新思路以及Penfolds奔富精准的葡萄酒开发酿造技术相结合。1951年,舒伯特完成了他首次试验性葛兰许葡萄酒的酿制。
在悉尼的一次活动上,麦克斯·舒伯特被要求向高层管理人员、受邀的葡萄酒名流以及董事会成员的私人朋友展示其努力成果。但另他惊恐的是,试验性葛兰许的风味并不受人待见,舒伯特也因此被命令停止该项目。为了不让葛兰许的未来埋葬在另一个酿酒师的手中,舒伯特暗下更大的决心要取得成功。
麦克斯继续秘密地酿制着葛兰许,并将’57、’58和’59这三个年份的葛兰许藏在酒窖深处。最终奔富董事会命令重启葛兰许的生产,正好赶上了1960年份的葡萄酒。自此,葛兰许获得了国际的认可并被授予奖项,其中包括被《葡萄酒观察家》评为“年度葡萄酒”的1990年份葛兰许。
今天,作为世界上最知名葡萄酒之一,葛兰许的声誉更是与日俱增。 2001年是其诞生的50周年,就在这一年,葛兰许被列为了南澳大利亚文化遗产。世界上最具影响力的两家葡萄酒杂志给予了2008年份葛兰许100分的完美评分。麦克斯·舒伯特的卓越远见在奔富新一代酿酒师的努力下不断被壮大。
The first vintage of Grange to be released commercially.
The most decorated Grange and a favourite of Max Schubert's.
The only Australian Winery to receive 100 points from Wine Spectator and Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, two of the world's leading wine magazines, for the same vintage.