2004 Penfolds Grange Shiraz

98 Points - James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion

“Saturated purple-crimson colour; has an amazing depth to the bouquet, oak and black fruits already seamlessly woven; the longer you spend inhaling the aromas, the more you learn about the wine within, in much the same way as a Grand Cru red burgundy. The palate delivers all that the bouquet promises, and then some; it has absolutely perfect proportions to the river of flavours running through blackberry, Satsuma plum, licorice and spice; the tannins are quite active, but totally balanced and ripe.”

98 Points - Wine Spectator

“Smooth and seductive, this delivers a full-throated chorus of currant, plum, blackberry and spice flavors, hinting at coffee and cardamom as the finish floats and sails easily over a bed of polished, refined tannins. A touch of black olive balances nicely against it all. Beautifully structured, expressive and very long. Best from 2012 through 2025. 1,000 cases imported.”

97 Points - Erin Larkin, Wine Advocate

“A beautiful year for this wine, the 2004 Grange is magic. There's herbs and roasted meats, tobacco and succulent fruit. The wine is superb. It will continue to get better in time. The wine today is 22 years old, and it looks incredibly vibrant. It is earthy, meaty and spicy-yowser.”

97 Points - James Suckling

“This has a spicy nose with intense blackberry, cedar and strong, savory, Barossa-driven, tarry accents. The palate has a bold core of ripe blackberries and blueberries with mocha and sweetly ripe tannins that fan out long, plush and full. In a good place and still very young. Drink or hold.”