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1999 Penfolds Grange

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RATINGS

95James Halliday

Concentrated blackberry and licorice fruit, the oak perfectly integrated. A powerful, masculine style,...

94Wine Spectator

...smoky, earthy blackberry, plum and currant fruit that competes effectively against cedary oak an the long finish.

92Robert M. Parker Jr.

...bouquet of blackberries, mulberries, and floral-like aromas, and medium to full body...tremendous layers of fruit and extract. Not massive, but elegant and nicely layered...

91+ Stephen Tanzer

Sexy aromas of raspberry, cola, root beer and coconut. Thick, dense and concentrated, with exotic, slightly candied dark fruit, caramel, toasted coconut and mineral flavors...

17.5Jancis Robinson

Lively, fresh, racy – one of the leaner, more austere, more claret-like examples...

REGION

Australia, South Australia

South Australia is the nation’s most important wine region. South Australia is to Australia what California is to the U.S. About half of Australia’s wine comes from South Australia and many of the country’s most acclaimed producers are there. Wineries based in South Australia include Penfolds Grange, Torbreck, Amon Ra, Henschke and Jacob’s Creek. The prestigious Barossa Valley is located in South Australia, and is often compared to Napa Valley because it is gorgeous topography covered in grape vines. First farmed by 19th century German-speakers who immigrated from what is now Poland, the Barossa Valley is the crown jewel of the region. South Australia has widely varying climates, from very hot, dry areas to cooler, high altitude areas. There are more than 150,000 acres of vineyards in South Australia, with more being planted each month. Shiraz is king, though the region also produces Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Mourvedre, Chardonnay and Semillon.

TYPE

Red Wine, Syrah (Shiraz)

This grape is grown in milder climates and produces a medium-to full-bodied wine. It is also known as Shiraz, but should not be confused with Petit Sirah, which was developed by crossing Syrah with Peloursin.

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