2018 Penfolds - Grange Bin 95 - Shiraz

Decanter.com – 95 pts – DS: *Such open-hearted approachability has never been so pronounced in Grange. The even-footed balance comes from a smooth, silky palate that glides on a sleek acid line to complement rather than override the robust flavours. There’s spice, aniseed and sage lifting above blackberry, redcurrant and earthy forest floor notes, all integrated effortlessly through a lengthy profile. No longer trying to be the loudest or most pious Shiraz in the market, this vintage is surprisingly well behaved (…).* - 06/2022

Falstaff Magazin – 99 pts – PM: *Dunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, dezente Ockerrandaufhellung. Zarter Mix aus Bergamotte und Vanille, Crème Brulée, rote Waldbeeren, helles Stollwerck, dunkle Kirschen, ein Hauch von Dille verrät das amerikanische Holz. Kraftvoll und komplex, feine rote Beerenfrucht, etwas Lakritze, aber auch etwas Schwarzwälder-Kirsch, reife, tragende Tannine, ungemein frisch und lebendig, verfügt über große Länge und sicheres Reifepotenzial. Eine Kombination aus Komplexität und Finesse. (2030 – 2070).* - 07/2022

JancisRobinson.com – 19++/20pts – RH: *97% Shiraz, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged 18 months in American oak (100% new). Like the great wines of the world, there is something instantly impressive about the nose. It's the extra degree of purity and clarity of aroma, and the seamlessness of the palate. Uncannily soft tannins, a temptress to drink now. Layers and layers of flavour. Long, long persistence and development.* - 07/2022

JamesSuckling.com – 100 - NS: *A robust Grange from a lauded vintage, this wields sheer power with such compelling prowess. Uncompromising Grange. There are rich blackberries and plums on offer, together with brazen oak and abundant notes of blackcurrant, black cherries, charcoal, cola and hard brown spices. So fleshy and intense. Dark-chocolate and cocao-powder aromas and flavors here, too. The tannins are polished and long, extruding deep into the finish and holding endlessly. Dark chocolate, black cherry, dark plum and more. Impressive. Brazen. One oft he great Granges that will drink magnificently for decades to come.*