TN: 2003 Penfolds Grange (Australia, South Australia)

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  • 2003 Penfolds Grange - Australia, South Australia (10/3/2010)
    Tasted during a Penfold’s sales meeting-seminar. Wine was not decanted. Serving temperature was perfect- +/- 65 degrees. The bouquet revealed layers of aromas. I picked up mint, olive, redcurrant, leather, vanilla, black cherry, coffee, and chocolate. This exploded onto the palate with notes of red cherry, chocolate-covered strawberry, and blackcurrant. These flavors were streamlined into the mid-palate, picking up notes of eucalyptus, coffee, and cocoa. This was silky and luxurious, befitting its status and stature. The structure was firm yet the tannins had a supple and ripe side, finishing with heady length. A true pleasure, even in a business setting. (97 pts.)

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Had this 2/16/09 around the time it was released in market or shortly there after. Here is the note:

Penfolds Grange 2003:
Classic, evocative and expressive- so many things at once- an overpowering knock-out, then coquettish and shy. Minerals, mocha, blue and black fruits, spices and dark chocolate all packed densely together and layered in complex flavor patterns designed to tease your palate. Like a puzzle this wine was hard to put together in the beginning. And, it is perhaps too young to solve. But it has the makings of a very good, if not excellent Grange. These are the kind of wines I love to try young- and then visit again when they are mature.

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I like your notes John… and if only I could be so lucky to try it again when it is mature!