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98POINTS
19¼/20
Penfolds Grange Hermitage Bin 95 Shiraz 1998
South Australia, AustraliaWhat does one say about the 1998 Grange that hasn't already been said. The '98 Grange is serious juice and is not to be missed by the committed collector. It is a big, plummy red that has dense, luscious, raspberry/blackberry fruit streaked with licorice and smoky toasted, mocha flavours. Schubert's recipe of old vines and low yields helps to contain the fruit even at 14 per cent alcohol. It's aged 18 to 22 months in new American oak and it's never released before it fifth year. It's early times but the '98 is already drawing comparison with the famed '96, '90 and '1986 Grange labels -- if anything the '98 is less iconic and more serious. Buy what you can afford.Tasted: 11 June 2003Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:| BC | $230.00 | 750ml | Specialty |
| AB | $225.00 | 750ml | Fine Wine Boutiques |
| ON | $240.00 | 750ml | |
| QC | $236.25 | 750ml |
Grape: Shiraz/SyrahCSPC: 336388UPC: 012354071100
