2000 Penfolds Bin 95 Grange Shiraz WB 1.5L Magnum

Critic tasting note: “(2006) The blend for Grange this year is 99% Shiraz and only 1% Cabernet Sauvignon. Whether or not that 1% can have much influence on the character of this wine is a moot point, but Peter Gago says the quality of this Cabernet was so good that it earned its place in Grange. For the first time ever, this Grange is made from all Barossa fruit and spent 17 months in all new American hogsheads. Chocolate and spice dominate the nose, with a great, dark, plummy, brooding presence. There are hints of tobacco and pepper, but this is mostly about a weight of ripe, thick black fruit. On the palate there are flavours of plum and Agen prunes, with huge concentration. Tannins are svelte and dense, with a liquoricy quality and lots of gripping texture. There is plenty of length here in a supple, outstanding Grange.” – 95/100, Tom Cannavan

Producer Notes

The original and most powerful expression of Penfolds multi-vineyard, multi-district blending philosophy, Grange is arguably Australias most celebrated wine and is officially listed as a Heritage Icon of South Australia. Crafted utilising fully-ripe, intensely-flavoured and structured shiraz grapes, the result is a unique Australian style that is now recognised as one of the most consistent of the worlds great wines. With an unbroken line of vintages from the experimental 1951, Grange clearly demonstrates the synergy between shiraz and the soils and climates of South Australia. This release in 2021 commemorates the 70th anniversary since Grange was first made.

Drinking Window: 2009 – 2038