Penfolds Grange Hermitage 1975 - 750ml

**Penfolds Grange Hermitage 1970 - 750ml** The 1970 Penfolds Grange Hermitage (Bin 95) is a highly regarded, mature Australian red wine that, while living in the shadow of the legendary 1971 vintage, is considered an excellent and often more approachable wine from that era. It is a blend of 90% Shiraz and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, primarily sourced from the Kalimna Vineyard in the Barossa Valley and Magill Estate. Tasting Profile & Characteristics Appearance: Medium to deep brick red with some browning on the rim. Nose: Complex and mature, often showing aromas of cedar, mushroom, cigar box, leather, and sometimes camphor. Palate: The wine is often described as having a sweet fruit core (plum, raisin) balanced by savory, earthy, and leather characters. It is medium-bodied with relatively low alcohol (approx. 11.5%–11.8%) and is generally known for its structure, featuring firm, drying tannins. Evolution: While some bottles are reported to be fading, well-stored examples are described as, "superb old wine with wonderful complexity, richness and vigour". Ratings & Critical Reception Jeannie Cho Lee MW (2021): 98 points. James Suckling (2016): 90/100, noted for "superb density and a center palate of sweet plum flavors". Robert Parker (1990): 86/100. Historical Performance: Ranked 36th in a blind tasting of the top 40 wines from the 1970s.