Penfolds, Grange other_regions_italy somewhat closed down at this

somewhat closed down at this stage from an aromatic perspective

herbal tea and floral elements to shine

Richly fruited with a malt-loaf style of aroma as well as blueberry

indeed even opulent

but there is something about the wine's raciness and immediacy that makes it a pure pleasure to taste today

Penfolds, Grange other_regions_italy somewhat closed down at thisGago opened two bottles of this wine, both of which showed signs of past seepage, hence my question mark after the rating. I suspect pristine bottles will show better than these did. A bit mossy and sullen, the 2004 Grange is going through a cranky adolescence. Mocha, cedar and dark fruit on the nose are echoed on the palate of this full bodied, concentrated wine. It's dark and rich, just needs another 5 6 years to emerge on the other side.