Classificatie | Cru Classe |
Wijnsoort | Rood |
Producent | Penfolds |
Jaar | 1994 |
Land | Australië |
Streek | Zuid Australië |
Druif | Syrah/Shiraz |
Inhoud | 0,75 |
Conditie | Uit originele houten kist |
Etiket | Perfect |
Drinkbaar | -2020 |
Voorraad | 0 |
This is the first vintage where Grange went to a bottle with laser-etched identification numbers to preclude the possibility of fraudulent bottles. The wine, a blend of 89% Shiraz and 11% Cabernet Sauvignon, shows some toasty oak mixed with notes of root vegetables, damp earth, blackberry liqueur, prune, and licorice. The wine is dense, full-bodied, not terribly complex in the mouth, but layered and rich. I would not be surprised to see the rating on this wine improve as this youthful Grange continues to evolve.
A magnificent edifice of a wine, elegant and refined in structure but dripping with flavor--a virtual cascade of plum, black cherry, blackberry, anise, pepper and exotic spices that lingers on the finish; this just doesn't quit.