1996 Penfolds Grange
Winemaker comments by John Duval COLOUR Vibrant plum red. NOSE A fusion of blackcurrants, blueberry and boysenberry fruits lavished with cinnamon and sweet spices. Closer inspection suggests earthy, savory aromas laced with roasted chestnut and fresh barrel fermentation richness. PALATE Concentration, power, flavour and balance - archetypal Grange! Masses of berried fruits, yet as with many of the classic releases, a blueberry fruit core. One of the classic vintages of the 1990s that sits alongside 1990, 1991 & 1998
Winemaker comments by John Duval COLOUR Vibrant plum red. NOSE A fusion of blackcurrants, blueberry and boysenberry fruits lavished with cinnamon and sweet spices. Closer inspection suggests earthy, savory aromas laced with roasted chestnut and fresh barrel fermentation richness. PALATE Concentration, power, flavour and balance - archetypal Grange! Masses of berried fruits, yet as with many of the classic releases, a blueberry fruit core. One of the classic vintages of the 1990s that sits alongside 1990, 1991 & 1998
Winemaker comments by John Duval COLOUR Vibrant plum red. NOSE A fusion of blackcurrants, blueberry and boysenberry fruits lavished with cinnamon and sweet spices. Closer inspection suggests earthy, savory aromas laced with roasted chestnut and fresh barrel fermentation richness. PALATE Concentration, power, flavour and balance - archetypal Grange! Masses of berried fruits, yet as with many of the classic releases, a blueberry fruit core. One of the classic vintages of the 1990s that sits alongside 1990, 1991 & 1998
VINEYARD REGION Barossa, McLaren Vale, Magill, Padthaway
VINTAGE CONDITIONS An exceptional vintage both in quality and quantity. After the drought conditions in 1995, much needed rains replenished the soils during the winter across most of South Australia. The growing season was dry and mild, allowing the grapes to set and mature slowly resulting in ripe, complex, elegant fruit.
GRAPE VARIETY Shiraz (94%), Cabernet Sauvignon (6%)
MATURATION Matured in 100% new American oak for 19 months.
WINE ANALYSIS Alc/Vol: 14.20% Acidity: 7.20g/L pH: 3.41 LAST TASTED 2008
PEAK DRINKING 2010-2040 FOOD MATCHES Beef, Lam
