Grange Hermitage Bin 95
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Typically best enjoyed 15 to 50 years from the vintage release.
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Slow-roasted lamb shoulder, prime ribeye steak, mature hard cheeses
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Penfolds Grange, originally released as Grange Hermitage, is the undisputed crown jewel of Australian wine. Its origin story is steeped in legend: in 1950, winemaker Max Schubert visited Bordeaux and was inspired to create a great Australian red capable of aging for decades. His early attempts were met with disdain by Penfolds management, who ordered him to cease production. Undeterred, Schubert secretly continued to make the wine in the depths of the cellars, hiding the 1957, 1958, and 1959 vintages. When the board finally relented and tasted the aged bottles, they realized its genius. Grange is defined by its multi-vineyard, multi-regional blending philosophy, sourcing the finest Shiraz (and occasionally a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon) from historic South Australian regions like the Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale. The wine is matured for 18 to 20 months in 100% new American oak hogsheads, resulting in a monumental, powerfully structured red with immense complexity, dark fruit depth, and savory richness. It is officially recognized as a South Australian Heritage Icon.
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Founded in 1844 by Dr. Christopher and Mary Penfold at Magill Estate near Adelaide, Penfolds is one of Australia's oldest and most iconic wineries, now headquartered in Nuriootpa, South Australia. The estate is celebrated for pioneering a unique house style centered on multi-regional and multi-vineyard blending, a philosophy perfected by legendary winemaker Max Schubert in the mid-20th century. Penfolds is globally renowned for its robust, structured red wines aged in premium oak, most notably its flagship Grange—a rich, collectible Shiraz-based blend—alongside acclaimed expressions like Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz and Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon. Today, while maintaining its deep South Australian roots, the producer has expanded its winemaking footprint to include exceptional terroirs in California, Bordeaux, and beyond.