1986 Penfolds Magill Estate Shiraz 750ml

Penfolds Magill Estate is the spiritual home of Penfolds and one of the few single-vineyard, estate-grown wines produced within a capital city anywhere in the world. Established in 1844 on the outskirts of Adelaide, the vineyard and winery remain central to Penfolds’ heritage, producing a distinctly elegant Shiraz that combines history, terroir, and modern precision. VineyardThe Magill Estate vineyard lies on the lower slopes of Adelaide’s foothills, planted on red-brown clay loam over shale and quartz. Dry-grown and hand-tended, these vines yield small, intensely flavoured berries that form the backbone of this single-site Shiraz. Maturation typically occurs in a mix of new French and American oak, balancing fruit purity with savoury complexity. Vintage1986 was an exceptional year across South Australia, producing deeply coloured, balanced, and powerful reds that continue to age gracefully today. For Magill Estate, this vintage is considered one of the finest of the 1980s—combining richness and freshness with superb structural integrity. Tasting NotesNow fully mature, the 1986 Magill Estate Shiraz shows deep garnet colour with brick-red edges. The bouquet is complex and expressive, offering aromas of black cherry, plum, cedar, leather, and spice, alongside subtle notes of mocha and earth. The palate is medium-bodied and savoury, with soft tannins framing flavours of dried blackberry, dark chocolate, and tobacco leaf. The finish is long, balanced, and elegant—displaying the seamless harmony that defines the best mature vintages of Magill Estate. Critics’ Acclaim 95 points – Jeremy Oliver 94 points – James HallidayCelebrated for its grace, longevity, and classic structure, the 1986 vintage is a benchmark for the Magill Estate Shiraz. Technical Information Region: Magill Estate, Adelaide, South Australia Variety: 100% Shiraz Alcohol: ~13.5% Maturation: French and American oak (approx. 18 months) Closure: Cork Drinking Window: 1995–2030+ A Collectible GemThe 1986 Penfolds Magill Estate Shiraz is a rare and distinguished expression from Penfolds’ historic vineyard. With nearly four decades of evolution, it offers remarkable depth, elegance, and the savoury complexity of a truly great vintage—an essential addition for serious Penfolds collectors.