Penfolds 2009 Grange Bin 95

Penfolds' 2009 Grange Bin 95 is an emblematic expression of Australian Shiraz, showcasing the hallmark characteristics of the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Clare Valley, and Magill Estate. With its deep crimson hue, this wine entices with a complex bouquet of intense blackberry, ground coffee, and dark chocolate aromas. On the palate, it reveals rich, ripe blackberry flavors interwoven with notes of ground espresso and sandalwood, complemented by pronounced gritty tannins and underlying nuances of mocha and praline. The wine's texture is dense and robust, with a gravelly firm finish that lingers on the palate. Despite its current maturity, the 2009 Grange has the potential to further evolve and improve with time, reaching its peak drinking window between 2030 and 2060. This vintage, comprised predominantly of Shiraz with a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon, exemplifies Penfolds' commitment to crafting wines of exceptional quality and longevity, destined to be cherished for generations to come.

Robert Parker - 97 Points

"The 2009 Grange Shiraz is a comprised of 84% Barossa, 8% McLaren, and a little Clare Valley and a little Magill fruit with a small 2% of Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend. At this youthful stage, this deep garnet-purple colored wine puts forward a vivid expression of blackberry preserve aromas amid underlying cassis, black cherry, spice box, char-grilled meat and chocolate box notes. Surprisingly medium to full-bodied (it smells much fuller!) with taut flavors that are very closed in the mouth, it has firm, chewy tannins to structure through the long and earthy finish. 406 cases imported to the US. Drink it 2018 to 2035+."

Antonio Galloni - 954Points

"(98% shiraz and 2% cabernet sauvignon): Inky ruby. Intense spice- and mineral-accented aromas of cherry pit, blackberry and plum, with smoke and floral qualities adding complexity. Taut and linear on entry, then fleshier in the mid-palate, offering zesty dark fruit and violet pastille flavors and hints of licorice and vanilla. Finishes smoky, spicy and very long, with youthfully firm, building tannins adding grip. In a relatively taut, wound-up style for this wine; by all means give it some age."