1995 Grange
Vintage reviews
Sourced from the Barossa Valley and the Magill Estate (Adelaide). Shiraz (94%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (6%).
Despite a difficult vintage, rigorous selection of intensely flavoured grapes from mature vines in some of the finest South Australian vineyards produced a wine that exceeded expectations.
17 months in 100% new American oak hogsheads.
John Duval, Penfolds chief winemaker
92/100
An impressive Grange that may ultimately prove to be underrated, like many wines from this vintage, the 1995, a blend of 94% Shiraz and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, exhibits a saturated plum/purple color and a sweet blackberry liqueur nose intermixed with cassis, licorice, and new oak.
The wine is textured, jammy, full-bodied, with impressive levels of extract, glycerin, and black fruit flavors. It is long, ripe, with unobtrusive acidity and tannin. Anticipated maturity: 2004–2018.
Robert M. Parker Jr., www.erobertparker.com, February 2002
97/100
Harvey Steiman, Wine Spectator, 31 December 2000
95/100
Jeremy Oliver, www.jeremyoliver.com