Had this last night., I absolutely adore this producer it's a Penfold at a quarter of the price. Incredible, incredible Shiraz from Australia. Just globs of dark fruit with an incredible lush mouth feel. I'm a huge fan of this. Highly recommend it to everyone! $166 per bottle when you are a wine club member.
Believe me, you will never regret it β 9 years ago
Blend:78% Cab Sauv from Napa Valley and 22% Shiraz from Central Coast vineyards in the Camatta Hills, planted with Penfold cuttings from So Australia. Deep Ruby with aromas of ripe berry fruits, spice and herbs. On the palate flavors of ripe cherry and blackberry with notes of cinnamon and cacao. Medium+ finish, fine tannins, lively acidity ending with fruit, cedar and herb character. Very nice! β 3 years ago
For a $15 wine this can't get better. Penfold has done an amazing job with their Bins, particularly on the lower price range. For an old world style grape this tastes suspiciously like a new world Napa cab, which I'm perfectly fine with. Good full body (this is 2013, perhaps gets better over time) for its age and smooth tannis. Just what you would expect from a nice cab. Too bad most places are sold out. β 8 years ago
Penfold Grange 1989 - top 2 wines ever drunk. Cigars / fruit / perfect tanins / looooong vanilla finish. YUMMM
β 10 years ago
Best penfold I ever tasted β 8 years ago
Le Meridien Club Lounge. Jakarta. Nice wine, served at a good temperature. As usual no unpleasant surprises with Penfold wine β 10 years ago
For a few of my followers, thoughts of "707 again..." may be running through their minds. I have been lucky enough to drink this Penfolds masterclass for the last 10 years and make no mistake about it, this beast only gets better. Bouquet of leather, black fruits, cassis and red wood. 19 years has allowed the bouquet to develop into something quite seductive. It's not no Cheval Blanc but it's sexy enough to get me into the mood. Full bodied, high concentration of black fruit is held together with a great acid line and clever fine tannins. Flickers of savory characters, cedar and leather add to the playful nature of this beauty. I'm not a Penfold enthusiast but there is no denying the true brilliance that this wine delivers. The current count of bottles remaining in the cellar is 53. Thank God for Tony and 1996 707. 95 points β 10 years ago
David White
Itβs Australia π¦πΊ Day today 26th Jan and this represents the commencement of wine development in Australia
Established by Dr Christopher Penfold in 1844 the vineyard was planted with cuttings brought from England
The family home was called the Grange.
Double decanted and given time to open. At 35 yrs young this will definitely develop further.
Single Magill Estate Shiraz was first created in 1983.
Dr Penfold originally planted vines to produce tonics to treat ailments like anemia and his wife developed table wines - the family eventually listed the business on the Exchange but lost control in 1970s
Must say Penfolds have been producing good βmedicinalβ tonics for about 180 years π€ β 7 days ago