Penfolds

Grange Hermitage Bin 95 Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon

9.418 ratings
9.510 pro ratings
South Australia, Australia
Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
Bob McDonald

I thought for my 4000th Delectable note I should choose something special and I thought a 40 year old Penfolds Grange would fit the bill. This is back in the day when “Hermitage “ was allowed on the label. There was an immense crust on decanting reflecting the drought year of 1983. The colour was an amazing dark dense Ruby with no hint of a tawny edge. Aromas of coffee grounds, mocha, chocolate, fading blackberry, and lavender. Barb thought like an old lady’s powder drawer. Still a solid core - the intestinal fortitude (guts) of this wine is incredible. Finishing with soft silky dry tannins. This could easily have gone on for another 10 years. Andrew Caillard MW had a drinking window extending up to 2040 which would make it nearly 60 years old. The lasting impression are those silky tannins. 1983 was a drought year in South Australia hence the persistence and age of this beautiful wine. I paid about $60 for this in the late 1980s and Wine Searcher had a value of $980 on 2/2/23.

I thought for my 4000th Delectable note I should choose something special and I thought a 40 year old Penfolds Grange would fit the bill. This is back in the day when “Hermitage “ was allowed on the label. There was an immense crust on decanting reflecting the drought year of 1983. The colour was an amazing dark dense Ruby with no hint of a tawny edge. Aromas of coffee grounds, mocha, chocolate, fading blackberry, and lavender. Barb thought like an old lady’s powder drawer. Still a solid core - the intestinal fortitude (guts) of this wine is incredible. Finishing with soft silky dry tannins. This could easily have gone on for another 10 years. Andrew Caillard MW had a drinking window extending up to 2040 which would make it nearly 60 years old. The lasting impression are those silky tannins. 1983 was a drought year in South Australia hence the persistence and age of this beautiful wine. I paid about $60 for this in the late 1980s and Wine Searcher had a value of $980 on 2/2/23.

Feb 5th, 2023
Weijie Shi (Jay)

Perfect condition. Still young with charming nose of liquorice, menthol, fine leather and a touch of vanilla and mocha coffee. Tannins are not fully resolved. Fantastic!

Perfect condition. Still young with charming nose of liquorice, menthol, fine leather and a touch of vanilla and mocha coffee. Tannins are not fully resolved. Fantastic!

Aug 29th, 2019
Ceccherini Cristiano

A real explosion of flavour
An outstanding wine in the most Oz style possible
Still elegant and very long

A real explosion of flavour
An outstanding wine in the most Oz style possible
Still elegant and very long

Dec 14th, 2018
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

9.3

Superb. Great rich

Superb. Great rich

Nov 18th, 2016
Erin Pooley

Owner/Winemaker Good Luck Wines

9.2

Solid. And still with a lot to give. Interesting since the 84's I've had were at the end of their life

Solid. And still with a lot to give. Interesting since the 84's I've had were at the end of their life

Jun 1st, 2016
Jacob Delepine

Oxidized character, still retained dark fruit on palate, cashew, fig, dried plum, mild acid, round in mouth med minus alcohol

Oxidized character, still retained dark fruit on palate, cashew, fig, dried plum, mild acid, round in mouth med minus alcohol

Jan 3rd, 2014
Greg Segal

A special wine to share on a significant occasion. We toasted and celebrated the life and departure of our last grand parent.

A special wine to share on a significant occasion. We toasted and celebrated the life and departure of our last grand parent.

Dec 30th, 2015
Mike Elmgreen

In perfect shape and ready to enjoy. What a pleasure.

In perfect shape and ready to enjoy. What a pleasure.

Feb 8th, 2015
Adam Dromi

Adam had this 8 years ago

Adam had this 8 years ago

Oct 11th, 2016
DLynn

Penfolds Ambassador

9.9

DLynn had this 9 years ago

DLynn had this 9 years ago

Nov 28th, 2015