Penfolds Grange 1998

Falstaff

Extremely seductive in the bouquet, intense ethereal nuances of peppermint and eucalyptus, hints of blueberries, chocolate notes, multifaceted. Substantial, chocolaty, round and harmonious, perfect tannins, sweet and never-ending, fine acid structure in the finish, mineral-salty in the aftertaste, never stops.

Robert Parker

The 1998 Grange will be legendary. A blend of 97% Shiraz and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon, it tips the scales at a whopping 14.5% alcohol. The inky/purple color is followed by an extraordinarily intense nose of creme de cassis intermixed with blueberry and floral notes. As the wine sits in the glass, aromas of meat, plums, and cola also emerge. It is a seamless effort with sweet tannin, well-integrated acidity, sensational extract, and layer upon layer of blackberry and cassis fruit that stain the palate and fill the mouth. Its harmony, freshness, and remarkable length (the finish lasts nearly a minute) suggest an all-time classic.

Wine Spectator

Powerful, aristocratic and impressive in the way it gathers up its flavors and lets them hang on and on. The range starts with black cherry, blackberry, exotic spice and mineral, and moves on to dark licorice, pepper and subtle gamy notes. Then it all comes together and picks up speed on the lingering finish.

Andrew Caillard MW

A really beautiful wine with deep set blackberry/ dark chocolate/ mocha/ apricot aromas and underlying cedar complexity. An immensely concentrated and powerful wine... An exceptional vintage.

Wineterminator.com

Verema

Christer Byklum

Deep ruby, sediments. Rich nose, intense spices, liqurice, blackberries, blueberries, eucalyptus, layered, deep, incredible depth. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, fruity, ripe, intense, dark berries, liquorice, exotic spices, mint, layers of lush fruit, incredible length.

Vivino