Penfolds Grange 1990

Widely regarded as one of the finest vintages ever produced, Penfolds Grange 1990 is a benchmark Australian Shiraz now at its absolute peak.

Medium-deep crimson in colour, the wine shows intense blackberry, dried plum, grilled nut, shellac, walnut panforte, cherry liqueur and chinotto aromas. The palate is generous with ripe blackberry, dark chocolate, panforte and grilled nut flavours, chocolatey tannins, mocha and vanilla spice, all beautifully balanced by fresh acidity. Australian critic James Halliday described it as laid out with infinite precision, finesse and length, at the peak of perfection.

• Producer: Penfolds
• Country: Australia
• Region: South Australia
• Appellation: Barossa Valley
• Vintage: 1990
• Grape: Predominantly Shiraz, Penfolds' iconic multi-region blend (with a small proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon in some vintages)
• Bottle size: 75cl
• Alcohol: 13.5% ABV
• Style: Full-bodied dry red wine, now fully mature
• Critic score: 94 points, Robert Parker (Wine Advocate); 99 points, Campbell Mattinson
• Serving temperature: 16-18C
• Decanting: Decant gently 30 minutes before serving
• Food pairing: Char-grilled ribeye, aged hard cheese, rich game stew
• Storage: Store horizontally in a cool, dark place with a stable temperature
• Drinking window: At its peak now, with a drinking window through 2060