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Penfolds, Grange Bin 95 1989
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Reviewed by: Neal Martin
Like the 1985, a wine that split opinions. A deep garnet hue. The nose is very ripe and opulent with oodles of sweet cherry and raspberry. Stewed prune developing with time in glass, but never falls apart even after a couple of hours. A rich, decadent palate; ravishing and lascivious. Super-smooth and seductive yet lacking the grip and weight of a truly great wine. The finish has a ripasso quality to it, which seems a little incongruous to me. Others might adore this but just a bit too ostentatious. Drink now-2016. Tasted July 2006.
Reviewed by: Robert M. Parker, Jr.
Production: 19,420 cases of 6 Blend: 91% Shiraz/9% Cabernet Sauvignon A full-bodied, youthful, smoky, overripe cassis-scented wine with massive body, and copious quantities of smoky, vanillin-scented new oak, this moderately tannic, juicy, opulent, muscular Grange requires 5-7 years of cellaring. It should last for 20+ years. Note: The production figures shown are for twelve bottle cases unless otherwise noted. Importers: PWG Vintners, Monterey, CA; tel. (408) 655-4848, fax (408) 655-0904
Reviewed by: Robert M. Parker, Jr.
A very hedonistic, almost decadent style of Grange, this blend of 91% Shiraz and 9% Cabernet Sauvignon from three grape sources - Kalimna in the Barossa, Penfolds' other sources in the Barossa, and McLaren Vale - is a gorgeously opulent, almost Pomerol-like Grange with an over-ripe characteristic to the fruit. Cherry liqueur intermixed with cranberry and cassis presented in a seductive, full-bodied, very soft, forward style is truly not the classic Grange in the sense of having huge structure and massive concentration, but this wine is loaded, very corpulent, and fleshy. The wine is going to last for up to two decades, but it will be uncommonly succulent and delicious to drink young, as it was several months ago. Among the young vintages of Grange, this is perhaps the most flattering wine that they have produced over the last 20 years, at least for such a relatively young wine. Anticipated maturity: now-2018. Imported by Southcorp Wines North America, Monterey, CA; tel. (408) 655-4848.
About the Producer
Since 1844, Penfolds has played a pivotal role in the evolution of wine making with a history and heritage that profoundly reflects Australia’s journey from colonial settlement to the modern era. Penfolds collection of benchmark wines were established in a spirit of innovation and the constant and endless pursuit of quality, evidenced from the secret bottling of Grange in 1951 and the unbroken line of vintages of what is now arguably Australia’s most iconic red wine. Today, the collection continues to display the distinctive and consistently recognisable Penfolds ‘House Style’; the ultimate expression of Penfolds time-honoured tradition of sourcing the best fruit from the best regions. Historic blends, significant milestones and heritage vineyards have been honoured by a lineage of custodians whose courage and imagination, precision and humility have ensured Penfolds remains true to its original values while remaining relevant for current and future generations. The stories and philosophies behind each label bring a timeless quality, making Penfolds wines special and compelling for collectors and drinkers the world over.
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