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Light nose. Just a little simple and one-dimensional at the moment, with some drying on the end. Just a tad pinched. But there’s a mass of concentrated fruit there. Hints of Syrah rather than Shiraz. (JR)
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90% Shiraz, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Kalimna, Magill, McLaren Vale, Clare Valley, Coonawarra. 18 months in new American hogsheads. TA 5.2 g/l, pH 3.3. Tremendous beetroot, blackcurrant, chocolate, forest, mushroom. Exotic spices, leathery, dusty maturity. Impeccable. (RH)
90% Shiraz, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Kalimna Vineyard (Barossa Valley), Barossa Valley, Magill Estate (Adelaide) McLaren Vale, Clare Valley, Coonawarra blend. Relatively pale. Sweet, discreet. Lively. Very gorgeous and round with quite a bit of tannin still. Long and flattering. Admirably complete. (JR)
Production: 6,450 cases Blend: 90% Shiraz/10% Cabernet Sauvignon Another blockbuster Grange, this opaque garnet-colored wine is the first Grange to exhibit obvious spicy new oak in its aromatics. Full-bodied, with layers of highly-extracted, overripe fruit, this muscular, thick wine is almost too rich. Although large-scaled, its low acidity and voluptuous texture make it accessible and impressive in an uncomplicated manner. Look for it to develop further complexity with another 5-6 years of cellaring. Note: The production figures shown are for twelve bottle cases unless otherwise noted. Importers: PWG Vintners, Monterey, CA; tel. (408) 655-4848, fax (408) 655-0904
About the producer
Penfolds is Australia’s most famous wine producer, known best for their iconic top wine, Grange. First produced commercially in 1952, Grange has since gone on to become one of the world’s most famous fine wines. In 2001, the wine was listed as an Australian heritage icon.