Product Description
One of the great modern Grange vintages. The 2004 Penfolds Bin 95 Grange is a powerful yet polished expression of South Australian Shiraz, shaped by a near-ideal growing season and matured in 100 percent new American oak. It stands confidently among the finest releases since the early 1990s, with structure and poise that promise longevity well into the mid-century.
Sourced from key vineyards in the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale and Magill Estate, this release blends 96 percent Shiraz with a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon. The result is archetypal Grange: concentrated, brooding and complete. Still vivid at two decades old, the 2004 vintage carries hallmark fruit density, tightly wound tannins and a composure that places it firmly in the lineage of iconic Penfolds vintages.
Tasting Notes
NOSE
– Spiced and lifted
Cola, malt and Indian spices over dark fruit, with hints of bay leaf and black tea.
PALATE
– Dense and seamless
Blackberry, Satsuma plum skin and liquorice wrapped in sandy tannins with subtle oak integration.
FINISH
– Long and composed
Chocolate, black tea and dark spice linger through a taut, slate-edged close.
Reviews & Accolades
“Wood smoke, Asian spices, incense, game, blueberry, blackberry liqueur… satin texture and layered complexity. A candidate for perfection.” — Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, 98 pts
“Juicy and elegant, with cherry and orange accents, fine tannins and nougat in the aftertaste. Balanced with great ageing potential.” — Falstaff, Peter Moser, 98 pts
“Saturated bouquet with seamless oak and black fruit. Palate of blackberry, Satsuma plum, liquorice and spice, all wrapped in ripe tannins.” — James Halliday Wine Companion, 98 pts
Finer Details
Style - Red Wine
Varietal - 96% Shiraz,4% Cabernet Sauvignon
Country - Australia
Region - Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Magill Estate
Vintage - 2004
Bottle Size - 750ml
ABV - 14.5%
Closure - Cork