{"product_id":"2020-penfolds-bin-95-grange-shiraz-750ml","title":"2020 Penfolds Bin 95 Grange Shiraz 750ml Gift Box","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e98+ Points - Colin Hay, The Drinks Business\u003cbr\u003e98 Points - Andrew Caillard MW\u003cbr\u003e98 Points - Jeni Port, Winepilot\u003cbr\u003e98 Points - Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion\u003cbr\u003e98 Points - Nick Ryan, The Australian\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSouth Australia experienced its second successive winter marked by drought, with the Barossa Valley recording its driest year on record and the Clare Valley experiencing its driest winter in over a century. These arid conditions persisted into spring, leading to delayed flowering and fruit set, underscoring irrigation's crucial role due to below-average root zone moisture levels. Both the Clare Valley and Barossa Valley regions were touched by September frosts, though losses were alleviated through frost fans. Summer commenced with an intense heatwave across the state, resulting in 26 days above 35°C in the Barossa Valley alone. However, a reprieve came with cooler weather in January and February. McLaren Vale was more fortunate, benefiting from higher-than-average rainfall in February which bolstered vine health for the rest of the growing season. Lower bunch weights and berry counts were recorded across all regions leading to significantly reduced yields. However, these testing conditions often culminate in exceptional quality fruit. Indeed, 2020 saw some remarkable Shiraz crops that have contributed to an opulent expression of Grange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e2024-2059\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-more-line js-content\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Variety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e97% Shiraz, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Region\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMcLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, Clare Valley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlc\/Vol: 14.5%, pH: 3.6, Acidity: 7.0g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e20 months in American oak hogsheads (100% new)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-more-line js-content\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-more-line js-content\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer Tasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"js-content\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCOLOUR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDense and impenetrable — deep red to the rim.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn instant proclamation of identity — formics and barrel-ferment notes propelling Shiraz spoils.\u003cbr\u003eWhilst these Shiraz markers highlight heady elutions of aniseed\/liquorice\/wintergreen\/fennel, primal aromatics of squashed damson\u003cbr\u003eplum do prevail.\u003cbr\u003eAnd beneath, wafts of pan scrapings\/pan juices support all that is entwined above.\u003cbr\u003e100% new oak is all but totally absorbed, yet it does conspire to complex, weave and intrigue. In this aromatic tussle, fruit remains the\u003cbr\u003echampion.\u003cbr\u003eNot unlike ‘Champagne character’, ‘Grange character’ aromatically “just is”. Immediately understood, immediately recognised.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first sip seduces, the second reminds…\u003cbr\u003eUp front red fruits and maraschino cherry flavours quickly transition to the ‘Noir-ish’ — Black Forest cake, blackberry, black cherry,\u003cbr\u003eblack …\u003cbr\u003eSitting softens. A Christmas pudding mix of soaked fruits and rind offers a friendly hand.\u003cbr\u003eSimilarly talc-like\/velvety tannins are non-aggressive, politely acting as a conveyance. They almost appear coupled with cocoa\/dark\u003cbr\u003echocolate dust.\u003cbr\u003eTexturally woven, with all components well integrated and absorbed… inducing a sensory perception of roundness, of a lush film\u003cbr\u003ecoated across the palate.\u003cbr\u003eAgain, oak (sandalwood nuances, not cedar) sensitively stands to one side — its supporting role well scripted.\u003cbr\u003eAssured and distinctive, this Grange will appease and reward.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47060257571051,"sku":"SK14425696","price":875.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/1022\/0779\/files\/2020PenfoldsBin95GrangeShiraz750mlGiftBox_2b37da54-e298-4086-b667-2d88e1754d29.jpg?v=1763079975","url":"https:\/\/lionscellar.com.au\/products\/2020-penfolds-bin-95-grange-shiraz-750ml","provider":"Lion's Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}