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Grange

1998 Australia Red Blend

Penfolds Grange 1998 is a stunning red blend that exemplifies the rich winemaking heritage of Australia. This wine showcases a full-bodied structure, exhibiting remarkable depth and complexity. Its acidity is vibrant, providing a perfect balance against the wine's intense fruit character, which prominently features dark cherry and blackberry notes entwined with subtle hints of chocolate and spice. The tannins are notable and firm, giving the wine a strong backbone and ensuring its longevity. This vintage boasts a captivating dark red color and presents a well-integrated dryness, making it a superb choice for both current enjoyment and future aging. The prestigious Penfolds Grange name is synonymous with excellence, and this release certainly lives up to its esteemed reputation.

Tasting notes:


Oak

Oak

Chocolate

Chocolate

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:


Australia
Australia

The Land Down Under is famous for taking well-known European grapes and giving them a new personality. From bold, jammy Shiraz to creamy oak-tinged Chardonnay, herbaceous Sémillon to distinctively citrusy Riesling, when it comes to quality, Australian wine can be breathtaking. This is thanks to its variety of climates and terroirs. Australia is roughly the same size as the continental United States, with temperatures ranging from searingly hot to moderately cool. The best regions have warm days and cool nights, tempered by breezes from the Southern and Indian Oceans.

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