When talking about the greatest Shiraz/Syrah wines in the world, you cannot ignore the Penfolds Grange BIN 95, even if it usually contains a very small proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine icon was created in the 1950s and has contributed to the excellent reputation of Australian wines like no other label. In keeping with the Penfolds tradition, it is a selection from the best sites that is carefully blended every year.
The Grange is unique, full of character and can be stored for a very long time (for the 2018 vintage, the winery states a drinking window up to the year 2068). Once you've had it in your glass, you'll probably never forget it.
Now there are also vintages in this high-end category that represent an additional class. The Penfolds Grange BIN 95 2018 has received an unprecedented flood of 100/100 points reviews: Hold on!
100/100 by: Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, Jamessuckling.com, Andrew Caillard (Master of Wine), Ken Gargett (The world of fine wine), Andrew Caillard – The Vintage- journal.
Penfolds chief winemaker Peter Gago says rather succinctly about the 2018 Grange: “OVERHEARD: “WE’VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE!” This Grange is probably the best of all time.
Optimal drinking | 2028 to 2068 |
Analysis Data | 14.5% alc. vol., 7.0 g/l acid |
Extension | 100% in new barriques |
Grape variety | 97% Shiraz (=Syrah), 3% Cabernet Sauvignon |
Ratings | 100/100 from almost all critics - see text above |
Closure | natural cork |
Type | dry red wine |
Importer: Wein Wolf GmbH, 53227 Bonn, Germany
Produced in Australia - contains sulfites