What is the Penfolds Grange Hermitage 1951?

Australia’s most celebrated wine, the 1951 Grange Hermitage was a special project of the chief winemaker, Max Schubert, who apparently produced three Grange vintages in secret. Schubert reputedly gave the 1951 away to friends and it is highly likely that the seller never paid for the bottle, pocketing a sizeable boon from Max. The 1951 vintage was not commercially available but given to friends and family by Penfolds’ original winemaker, Max Schubert. It is thought that fewer than 20 bottles of it remain in the world. This bottle had been tasted at the Penfolds recorking clinic by Penfolds’ current winemaker, Peter Gago. If wines are declared in good condition, they are slightly topped up with the current vintage and recorked. It is then signed and given a certification – giving a proof of authenticity at auctions. A bottle of the 1951 was sold in 2004 for AU$50,200. In 2014, Penfolds marked the 170th anniversary with a special release of the 2010 vintage which sold for AU$60,000.

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