2019 Penfolds Grange Bin 95 Australia

Penfolds has been a name synonymous with excellence since its inception in 1844, when Dr. Christopher and Mary Penfold arrived in Australia with a vine cutting and a dream. What started as an experimental vineyard soon became a cornerstone of the Australian wine industry. But the Grange, as we know it today, is the epitome of everything Penfolds stands for: bold, innovative, and timeless.

The real magic of Grange began in the 1950s, thanks to Max Schubert. Schubert, with a mind brimming with ideas and an unyielding passion for perfection, sought to create a wine that could age for decades. And boy, did he deliver. Despite being dismissed by his peers and forced to make the wine in secrecy for years, Schubert's vision ultimately changed the course of Australian winemaking. Grange was born, and it quickly grew into a wine that could rival the finest Bordeaux wines in terms of quality and aging potential.

Fast forward to today, and Penfolds Grange is one of the most acclaimed wines in the world. With over 30 perfect scores from critics, Grange has consistently stood the test of time. Its accolades read like a who's who of the wine world. From being named Wine Spectator's Red Wine of the Year in 1995 for the 1990 vintage, to securing 100-point scores from the likes of Robert Parker, Wine Spectator, and James Suckling, Grange has earned a reputation that’s hard to top. In fact, Penfolds Grange is the only Australian wine to receive perfect 100-point scores from both Wine Spectator and Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate for the same vintage—2008. That’s no small feat.

It doesn’t stop there. In 2017, Grange was classified as a First Growth in Liv-ex's recreation of the Bordeaux 1855 classification. Let that sink in: Grange, alongside the likes of Château Lafite Rothschild and Château Margaux. Penfolds, with its unwavering commitment to quality, had achieved something truly extraordinary. And with each vintage, the Grange story continues to be written—its legacy growing, its acclaim expanding, and its place in wine history solidified.

Now, the 2019 Penfolds Grange is stepping up to the plate, ready to take its place in the annals of Grange history. With the same power and finesse as its legendary predecessors, it’s been likened to the revered 2009, 1999, and 1989 vintages—each one a collector’s dream. The wine is packed with bold fruit, beautifully structured tannins, and an intensity that promises to unfold and evolve for decades to come.

And, as always, Penfolds remains ahead of the curve. The 2019 Grange isn’t just a wine; it’s a statement of what happens when vision, tradition, and innovation collide. It’s a wine that carries with it the weight of generations of winemaking expertise, the spirit of pioneers like Schubert, and the unrelenting drive for greatness that Penfolds has come to represent.