Penfolds Grange 1998 Tinta Barroca just so much character and

just so much character and poise

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and exhibits a deep purple hue as well as a kaleidoscopic bouquet of sweet red and black fruits

The medium to full-bodied palate is taut with shimmery

with a macerated cherry character in the mouth which heralds plum

Penfolds Grange 1998 Tinta Barroca just so much character and1998 is one of the all time great vintages of Grange. Provenance is crucial when buying wines of this price and age. This wine was purchased at release and has been stored in the same temperature controlled cellar since that time. The bottle is in immaculate condition. It's super hard to fine wine of this age with such impeccable provenance. This is going to be a legendary Grange. The wine shows an extraordinarily intense nose of creme de cassis