Penfolds Grange - The Definitive Guide 1951-2021

2020 Penfolds Bin 95 Grange Shiraz – South Australia ★★★★★

G 98

Deep crimson. Fresh and complex with classical blackberry, dark chocolate, panforte aromas with hints of ginger and underlying mocha/ roasted chestnut/ hint bourbon notes. Generously concentrated and inky deep with ample blackberry dark chocolate/ praline flavours, fine chocolaty tannins and ample roasted chestnut, marzipan notes. Finishes chocolaty firm, crisp and minerally with a hint of aniseed. A classic Grange with the structure and balance to last for the long haul. 97% Shiraz 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink 2028–2050 14.5% alc McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, and Clare Valley provenance

2021 Penfolds Bin 95 Grange Shiraz – South Australia ★★★★★

G 98

Deep crimson. Very expressive blackberry, praline, roasted hazelnut, espresso crème brulée aromas with lifted Indian spice/ balsamic notes. Deeply concentrated blackberry, dark chocolate flavours, lovely mid- palate volume, plentiful fine chalky/ al dente tannins and well-balanced roasted chestnut, mocha, roasted coffee notes. Finishes gravelly with superb choco-berry fruits. A beautifully modulated claret-style harking back to the original blueprint. Should develop into a classic Grange. Drink 2030–2060 14.5% alc

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