Grange 1998 Penfolds

Classificatie	Cru Classe
Wijnsoort	Rood
Producent	Penfolds
Jaar	1998
Land	Australië
Streek	Zuid Australië
Druif	Syrah/Shiraz
Inhoud	0,75
Conditie	Uit originele houten kist
Etiket	Perfect
Drinkbaar	-2030
Voorraad	0

Professionele reviews

Robert Parker (98)

A wine that flirts with perfection, and should rival the 1986 as one of the legendary Granges produced, the 1998 has one of the highest alcohol contents (nearly 15%) as well as one of the highest percentages of Shiraz in the blend (97%). Its stunning purple color is accompanied by exceptionally sweet aromas of blackberry liqueur intermixed with barbecue spices, an endearing, smoky earthiness, pepper, roasted meats, and coffee. Huge, massive, unctuously textured, and extraordinarily youthful, this impressive wine is a candidate for perfection. It should continue to evolve over the next three decades.

Winespectator (97)

A wine of surprising subtlety for the vintage, playing its ripe cherry, red plum and herb flavors against firm tannins that have a bit of grit to them. But those lively cherry and raspberry flavors burst through, and there's a nice hint of green herbs lingering around the finish, which doesn't subside easily

Rene Gabriel (20)

Rene Gabriel rates this wine 20/20 points.