$ 1300.00 AUD
1996 is one of the all time great vintages of Grange.
Region - Barossa Valley
Type - Red
Year - 1996
Winery - Penfolds Private Collection
Grape - Shiraz/Syrah
Volume - Standard - 750ml
Deep crimson. Highly defined meaty/gamey/plum/prune/licorice aromas and coffee/chocolate nuances. The palate is decadently rich with lashings of sweet fruit, deep set choco-plum/prune/mocha/licorice flavours, supple, ripe but pronounced tannins, plenty of underlying oak, building up to a firm finish.
Big and Rich, Captivating and Complex, Earthy and Savoury, For the Cellar, Juicy and Fruity, Smooth and Seductive, Something Special
Dark Berries, Plum, Red Berries
Chocolate, Earth, Florals, Herbals, Meaty, Oak, Pepper, Spices
Pork
Cheese
Pizza
Fish
Red Meat
Pasta
BBQ
Vegetables
Poultry
Shellfish
Oysters
Spicy Foods
Cured Meats
Desserts
Shiraz, or Syrah, is one of the most loved, rich and powerful red wine varieties made famous for its mineral and structured expressions from the Rhône in France and the rich and decadent fruity expressions from the Barossa Valley in Australia. Full bodied, rich in antioxidants and generously fruity, Shiraz sits proudly on the table for those that like their wine big and bold. Think violets, blackberries, plum, chocolate, pepper, black olive, liquorice, rosemary, tobacco and spice...i'm thirsty already!