Penfolds Grange Hermitage Bin 95 Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 1983

$499

...Penfold's has always been pleased with their 1983 Grange. It is an opaque, densely-colored wine...full-bodied with huge reserves of black fruits... Robert Parker

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Ratings on Delectable

Bob McDonald Delectable Pro

I thought for my 4000th Delectable note I should choose something special and I thought a 40 year old Penfolds Grange would fit the bill. This is back in the day when “Hermitage “ was allowed on the label. There was an immense crust on decanting reflecting the drought year of 1983. The colour was an amazing dark dense Ruby with no hint of a tawny edge. Aromas of coffee grounds, mocha, chocolate, fading blackberry, and lavender. Barb thought like an old lady’s powder drawer. Still a solid core - the intestinal fortitude (guts) of this wine is incredible. Finishing with soft silky dry tannins. This could easily have gone on for another 10 years. Andrew Caillard MW had a drinking window extending up to 2040 which would make it nearly 60 years old. The lasting impression are those silky tannins. 1983 was a drought year in South Australia hence the persistence and age of this beautiful wine. I paid about $60 for this in the late 1980s and Wine Searcher had a value of $980 on 2/2/23.

I thought for my 4000th Delectable note I should choose something special and I thought a 40 year old Penfolds Grange would fit the bill. This is back in the day when “Hermitage “ was allowed on the label. There was an immense crust on decanting reflecting the drought year of 1983. The colour was an amazing dark dense Ruby with no hint of a tawny edge. Aromas of coffee grounds, mocha, chocolate, fading blackberry, and lavender. Barb thought like an old lady’s powder drawer. Still a solid core - the intestinal fortitude (guts) of this wine is incredible. Finishing with soft silky dry tannins. This could easily have gone on for another 10 years. Andrew Caillard MW had a drinking window extending up to 2040 which would make it nearly 60 years old. The lasting impression are those silky tannins. 1983 was a drought year in South Australia hence the persistence and age of this beautiful wine. I paid about $60 for this in the late 1980s and Wine Searcher had a value of $980 on 2/2/23.

9.5

Weijie Shi (Jay) Delectable Pro

Perfect condition. Still young with charming nose of liquorice, menthol, fine leather and a touch of vanilla and mocha coffee. Tannins are not fully resolved. Fantastic!

Perfect condition. Still young with charming nose of liquorice, menthol, fine leather and a touch of vanilla and mocha coffee. Tannins are not fully resolved. Fantastic!

9.7

Ceccherini Cristiano Delectable Pro

A real explosion of flavour An outstanding wine in the most Oz style possible Still elegant and very long

A real explosion of flavour An outstanding wine in the most Oz style possible Still elegant and very long

9.5

Robert Cunningham Delectable Pro

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

Superb. Great rich

Superb. Great rich

9.3

Erin Pooley Delectable Pro

Owner/Winemaker Good Luck Wines

Solid. And still with a lot to give. Interesting since the 84's I've had were at the end of their life

Solid. And still with a lot to give. Interesting since the 84's I've had were at the end of their life

9.2

Jacob Delepine Delectable Pro

Oxidized character, still retained dark fruit on palate, cashew, fig, dried plum, mild acid, round in mouth med minus alcohol

Oxidized character, still retained dark fruit on palate, cashew, fig, dried plum, mild acid, round in mouth med minus alcohol

9.6

Greg Segal

A special wine to share on a significant occasion. We toasted and celebrated the life and departure of our last grand parent.

A special wine to share on a significant occasion. We toasted and celebrated the life and departure of our last grand parent.

9.5

Mike Elmgreen

In perfect shape and ready to enjoy. What a pleasure.

In perfect shape and ready to enjoy. What a pleasure.

9.5

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