| Wine | Region | Qty | Price (AUD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PENFOLDS Grange Shiraz 1999 NOTES | South Australia | 1 BOTTLE | AU$ 655.50 |
| PENFOLDS Grange Shiraz 1999 | South Australia | 1 BOTTLE | AU$ 690.00 |
Robert Parker Score: 92 points
Reviewer: Robert M. Parker, Jr. — 15525 Oct 2004
Drink 2006–2019
The 1999 Grange does not come close to such great Granges as the 1998, 1996, 1991, and 1990. Dense ruby/purple to the edge, with a bouquet of blackberries, mulberries, and floral-like aromas, and medium to full body, the 1999 has an acid punch, but also tremendous layers of fruit and extract. Not massive, but elegant and nicely layered, it requires another 2-3 years of cellaring, and should last for 12-15 years.
Penfolds needs to take a long, critical look at its winemaking philosophy. This is the great name in Australian winedom, and they should be a leader and reference point for fine winemaking. Obviously, they have access to some tremendous vineyard sites, and from a budgetary standpoint, they appear capable of doing anything they want. What is the purpose of sculpting wines that are essentially the products of a few oenologists connecting the dots and making wines by the numbers? The lack of naturalness and soul in these wines is worrisome.
James Halliday Score: 95 points
Reviewer: James Halliday
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Drink: Drink now 2060
Deep crimson. A touch more evolved than 1998. Lovely inky dark chocolate, dark berry, cigar box, liquorice aromas with rose petal notes. Classical Grange palate with ample dark chocolate, panforte, dark cherry, blackberry fruits, brambly/chocolaty/dusty tannins and well-balanced mocha roasted walnut oak notes. Finishes firm and minerally. "Complex nose with many fresh layers. Dry finish. Hint of camphor." (JR) A famous Grange vintage, but more recent tastings see the 1998 vintage remaining slightly ahead in the long-distance race. 14% alc "Astonishingly luxurious and perfectly formed wine with floral spice top notes beginning to emerge from the intense dark fruits. Creamy almost syrupy but far from heavy with animating, energising acidity lightly wrapped. This is still nascent and many years away from its high plateau." (NB) 100% Shiraz Kalimna Vineyard (Barossa Valley), Barossa Valley, Magill Estate (Adelaide), McLaren Vale, and Padthaway
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