1996 Grange

Penfolds

93Average Score

South Australia / Australia

Red

This dark purple-colored wine exhibits notes of sweet plum, blackberry, and cassis intermixed with some licorice, chocolate, and espresso. It is a blend of 94% Shiraz and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon that tips the scales at 14+% alcohol. The wine is layered, unctuously textured, full-bodied with tremendous intensity, moderately high tannin, and a 40-second finish. The wine needs a good 4-5 years of cellaring. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2025. This Grange should ultimately merit a higher score when it is closer to its plateau of drinkability. Robert Parker, Feb 2002

Robert Parker Score: 93/100

Bts

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£413.00

Scores + Notes

Average Score

Robert ParkerScore: 93/100

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Product Details

Country

Australia

Region

South Australia

Sub-region

Coonawarra

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

14%

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window