95 points James Halliday (Wine Companion): "Concentrated blackberry and licorice fruit, the oak perfectly integrated. A powerful, masculine style, a touch more austere than the '98. Drink by 2029. (7/8/03)"
95+ points Richard Jennings: "Beautiful, redolent, blackberry nose; tasty berry, blackberry, blueberry, plum palate, with good balance; long finish. (8/13/04)"
94 points Wine Spectator: "Not quite as broad and generous as riper vintages, but tremendously classy, offering smoky, earthy blackberry, plum and currant fruit that compete effectively against cedary oak on the long finish. The flavors gain with each sip, fanning out impressively. It's tight now, but it could age beautifully. Best after 2009. (9/30/04)"
93 points/'Cellar Selection,' Wine Enthusiast: "An excellent wine as it always is, but this vintage of Grange is one that isn't just built for aging, it requires it. Its flavors and aromas require a good 20 minutes in the glass to show themselves, but with time, pretty eucalyptus/mint and anise aromas come through. In the mouth, this vintage feels more feminine than other recent vintages. It's very tightly wound, with tea, biscuit and plum notes peeking through; its tannins are powdery and pretty, and its finish long and juicy. Drink 2012+. Alcohol 14.5%. (Nov 2004)"
93 points Peter Moser (Falstaff): "Deep ruby, purple reflections, delicate brightening on the rim. Restrained bouquet, subtle herbal savouriness, a hint of orange zest, a touch of nougat. Substantial, ripe blackberry fruit, vivid tannins, still somewhat demanding. Mineral aftertaste and some dark chocolate on the back palate. Fine spice on the finish. Good ageing potential. (Jan 2018)"
93 points Wine & Spirits (Oct 2004).
95+ points Richard Jennings: "Beautiful, redolent, blackberry nose; tasty berry, blackberry, blueberry, plum palate, with good balance; long finish. (8/13/04)"
94 points Wine Spectator: "Not quite as broad and generous as riper vintages, but tremendously classy, offering smoky, earthy blackberry, plum and currant fruit that compete effectively against cedary oak on the long finish. The flavors gain with each sip, fanning out impressively. It's tight now, but it could age beautifully. Best after 2009. (9/30/04)"
93 points/'Cellar Selection,' Wine Enthusiast: "An excellent wine as it always is, but this vintage of Grange is one that isn't just built for aging, it requires it. Its flavors and aromas require a good 20 minutes in the glass to show themselves, but with time, pretty eucalyptus/mint and anise aromas come through. In the mouth, this vintage feels more feminine than other recent vintages. It's very tightly wound, with tea, biscuit and plum notes peeking through; its tannins are powdery and pretty, and its finish long and juicy. Drink 2012+. Alcohol 14.5%. (Nov 2004)"
93 points Peter Moser (Falstaff): "Deep ruby, purple reflections, delicate brightening on the rim. Restrained bouquet, subtle herbal savouriness, a hint of orange zest, a touch of nougat. Substantial, ripe blackberry fruit, vivid tannins, still somewhat demanding. Mineral aftertaste and some dark chocolate on the back palate. Fine spice on the finish. Good ageing potential. (Jan 2018)"
93 points Wine & Spirits (Oct 2004).
| Product SKU | 106069 |
| Producer | Penfolds |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | South Australia |
| Varietal | Syrah/Shiraz |
| Vintage | 1999 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
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