“ The 30 year old Penfolds Great Grandfather Rare Tawny is pale tawny in color and has a more profound nose than the Grandfather or Father labels of this style. The nose presents some earthy notes that wrap a complex spiciness around a core of Christmas cake, dried fruits, milk chocolate and incense. It’s a huge wine in the mouth - very serious stuff - with tons of layers and racy acid line to carry the flavor through the very long finish that also has a pleasant minerality.” 

96 points. – Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

“Deep rich tawny with yellow rim. Sweet and rancio, Glorious. Tense and nervy, lovely. Lots of green and race."

18.5/20 points.  – Jancis Robinson