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Penfolds Grandfather Fine Old Tawny Porttext
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Penfolds Grandfather Fine Old Tawny Port NV

Barossa Valley, South Australia, AustraliaPale mahogany colour with a touch of green and yellow on the edge. Big spicy, buttery, raisin, rancio, vanilla, tobacco, walnut nose. Fresh, round, elegant and rich with walnut, orange peel, rancio, buttery, cigar, raisin and coffee flavours. Good balance, not too fat or sweet with good acidity. Long coffee, butterscotch, nutty, tobacco finish with good complexity. Fine Australian tawny style. Bravo.Tasted: 21 February 2006Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$84.00750mlspecialty listing
Producer: PenfoldsDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits
Blend: Shiraz - MourvèdreCSPC: 440214UPC: 12354071544