Penfolds

Grange Bin 95 Shiraz 1990

9.8

Still celebrating that LNP win in the Qld State election. Deep crimson with a tawny meniscus. Dense and rich on nose and palate. Blackberry, mocha and dark plum as mentioned in prior notes. Very balanced with nothing protruding. At 34 years of age the oak has totally integrated when in its youth it was prominent, like many Penfolds reds. Supple mouth feel and incredible palate length. Previous notes mention that this was Wine Spectators Wine of the Year and definitely put Grange on the map in the USA. 95% Shiraz, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Unreal! 98 points. — 9 days ago

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Doug Powers

@Bob McDonald, I’ve been buying Grange since the 1977, which I bought in NYC around 1985. Anyway, my point is that certainly Parker in the Wine Advocate were extolling the virtues of Grange years before the 1990 was WS Wine of the Year. But lucky you to still have some!!

Bob McDonald

@Doug Powers 👍👌

David White

Not sure about mixing wine and politics it’s a bit like talking religion over Sunday lunch given the religious and political persuasions of the populace
That said I have a 1990 stashed away which I might try this Christmas 😂😂

Penfolds

Grange South Australia Shiraz 2001

Jay Kline

9.5

About as big of a personality as one could imagine and yet, Grange remains true to itself. The 2001 is still quite youthful; imbued with enormous power. Concentrated, ripe blue and black fruits with some mushrooms, earth, purple flowers, black pepper and delicious baked goods. It’s great now but could use another decade+ to fully mature and from there, who knows? 2051 seems easily attainable. — 2 months ago

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Vino Joe

Hope it and you were treated to something better than the SOLO cup!

Jay Kline

@Vino Joe lol…that was the best we had. We were at a Nebraska Football tailgate 😅

Vino Joe

Ha. Very nice. That’s a lot of firepower for a tailgate and appropriate in that venue! I see the Haut Brion in the background too. Cheers

Domaine de la Grange des Pères

Vin de Pays de l'Hérault Red Rhone Blend 2005

Matt Perlman

9.6

Spotted on a wine list for well below retail—in Las Vegas of all places! Had to pull the trigger and it didn’t disappoint. No detailed notes but it was gorgeous with tons of complexity and character. Lucky find in a sea of overpriced trophy cabs — 18 days ago

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Pooneet K

Money2020 for the win? What was the restaurant?

Matt Perlman

@Pooneet K Rivea at the Delano

Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey

Pinot Noir Rosé 2022

John Willison

9.1

Tangerine, white peach, crisp acidity. — 17 days ago

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Bourgogne Chardonnay 2021

Justin Beekwilder

9.2

High crispy acid, flinty, lovely depth. I just adore everything PYCM 😍 — a month ago

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Pierre Paillard

Les Parcelles Bouzy Grand Cru Champagne Blend

Steve Rura

9.2

20% Chardonnay, 80% Pinot Noir. Extra-brut, 0 dosage. Fermented in oak. 36 months on lees. Disgorged 11/2022. Sourdough yeast, lemon, apple, pear, petrol, strong bubbles. With tomato coconut curry and brown rice. — 2 months ago

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