Penfolds Grange 1994

An iconic Australian red showcasing the depth and longevity of Shiraz, with a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon. The bouquet is complex and mature, offering layers of blackberry, plum and dark cherry interwoven with mocha, tobacco, leather and spice. The palate is powerful yet harmonious, with concentrated dark fruit, firm but polished tannins and a long, savoury finish that reflects nearly three decades of graceful ageing.

First produced in the 1950s by Max Schubert, Penfolds Grange has become Australia’s most celebrated wine and a benchmark for Shiraz worldwide. The 1994 vintage continues the legacy of structure and complexity, embodying both the richness of South Australian fruit and the estate’s signature style of opulence and longevity.

"Lucid ruby in hue, it offers red plum, kirsch and fresh fig, touches of sandalwood and light marmalade scents. So sensual and yet beautifully delineated. The palate has a viscous texture on the entry, perfectly balanced. This is a wine that convinces upon the first sip that it has reached its apex. It’s deep and caressing, with layers of slightly confit-like red fruit with allspice and subtle tertiary and mocha notes on the finish. Every drop is savored. I am no expert on Australian wine, but the Coonawarra component seems to be the most expressive. This is, frankly, one of the best vintages of Australia’s iconic wine that I have ever tasted." - 98/100, Vinous

"Chocolate, milk, blackberry jam, cinnamon and clove spice. Supreme intensity. Very sweet and ripe, with velvety tannin and smooth texture. Perfumed finish with delicacy despite the intense fruit." - 18 Pts, Jancis Robinson