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Penfolds Grange South Australia Shiraz 1996
Firm in texture, with slightly gritty tannins around a gorgeous beam of black cherry, blueberry and plum flavors. This is beautifully focused and complete on the nose, but it's a bit chewy on the palate. Built for aging. Needs some rich food to balance the tannins at this point. Gets better as it warms in the glass... Wine Spectator
Ratings on Delectable
Lee Pitofsky 
A massive, deep, powerful and structured masterpiece of a Grange. Youthful, yet also rocking tonight with explosive and layered aromatics of créme de cassis, warm cherry pie, eucalyptus and Christmas spices. They waft from the glass. The palate is rich and intense but also shows such finesse in its delivery, along with a silky smooth texture, ripe tannins and ridiculous length. Differing from my usual wines of choice, but Grange is indeed a special wine. ✨
A massive, deep, powerful and structured masterpiece of a Grange. Youthful, yet also rocking tonight with explosive and layered aromatics of créme de cassis, warm cherry pie, eucalyptus and Christmas spices. They waft from the glass. The palate is rich and intense but also shows such finesse in its delivery, along with a silky smooth texture, ripe tannins and ridiculous length. Differing from my usual wines of choice, but Grange is indeed a special wine. ✨
9.5
Mark Cochard
Sommelier phillywine.com, Chaddsford Winery
1996 vintage needs some time@to@open layers of@flavor@with some dusty notes.
1996 vintage needs some time@to@open layers of@flavor@with some dusty notes.
9.4
Matthew Rose
Jaw dropped
Jaw dropped
10Brian Saunders
Whoa...
Whoa...
10Jörgen Lindström Carlvik
Owner, Brix Wine Consultants
I'mI'm not to fond of the smokey, tarry notes on the nose here; it's like American barrels with far to much toast added to them. The minty addition is great, as is the flawless fruit, BUT it's hard to to find due to the overwhelming oak regime. I like it much better on the palate; serious drive here! A bit hot on the finish and it lacks that hint of elegance which makes Grange a great wine. 1996 is not there. Period.
I'mI'm not to fond of the smokey, tarry notes on the nose here; it's like American barrels with far to much toast added to them. The minty addition is great, as is the flawless fruit, BUT it's hard to to find due to the overwhelming oak regime. I like it much better on the palate; serious drive here! A bit hot on the finish and it lacks that hint of elegance which makes Grange a great wine. 1996 is not there. Period.
8.9
Mike Kerr
Still young as hell. Still strong fennel and oak
Still young as hell. Still strong fennel and oak
9.1
Rubychick
Saturday afternoon with some Manchego and Hoummus. Casual, spicy and tawny.
Saturday afternoon with some Manchego and Hoummus. Casual, spicy and tawny.
9.3
Adam Foster
Beverage Director Sweet Grass Dairy Cheese Shop, Blue Coop Restaurant
Licorice, red fruit and stewed blackberry. Hints of menthol and violets. Very pretty!
Licorice, red fruit and stewed blackberry. Hints of menthol and violets. Very pretty!
9.6
Joe D'Angelo
@delectable - Vintage is 1996
@delectable - Vintage is 1996
9.9
Vino Joe
Dense and spicy. This was packed with power and a very full mouthfeel. I think this a great drinking window for this vintage.
Dense and spicy. This was packed with power and a very full mouthfeel. I think this a great drinking window for this vintage.
9.5
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