This lot is comprised of 1 bottle(s) of 1996 Penfolds Grange Bin 95 - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $550 - $750 with a reserve of $400. The wine in this lot belongs to collection 11323.
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A Vancouver-based cellar who began collecting when Rauzan Segla and Bonnes Mares were accessible for under $10. The collector began dedicating any little bit of extra money he had to buying wine, primarily Bordeaux and Burgundy, and he never stopped. Nearly everything was purchased directly on release, from trusted retailers in BC, Alberta, Washington, California, and New York. Initially storing everything in a climate controlled home cellar, he expanded into professional storage some years ago. It recently became obvious that he had acquired far more wine that he could consume, and Iron Gate is delighted to work with this client to bring this collection to auction.
1996 Penfolds Grange Bin 95 from this lot has the following scores - James Suckling 99 points, Jeremy Oliver 98 points, Wine Spectator 97 points, Wine & Spirits Magazine 97 points, James Halliday 97 points, The Wine Front 97 points. This is the tasting note for 1996 Penfolds Grange Bin 95 from Robert Parker - This dark purple-colored wine exhibits notes of sweet plum, blackberry, and cassis intermixed with some licorice, chocolate, and espresso. It is a blend of 94% Shiraz and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon that tips the scales at 14+% alcohol. The wine is layered, unctuously textured, full-bodied with tremendous intensity, moderately high tannin, and a 40-second finish. The wine needs a good 4-5 years of cellaring. Anticipated maturity