1992 Penfolds Grange Syrah
Reviews of 1992 Penfolds Grange Syrah
92 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
January 2002
This is a very aromatic Grange that seems to be the product of a vintage where the wines are showing extremely well young. It is dense purple, with a sweet blackberry/cherry nose and some subtle cedar and licorice in the background, unctuously textured, thick, full, without as many nuances of some of the greatest vintages of Grange, but very concentrated and dense. Anticipated maturity: now-2017.
Imported by Southcorp Wines North America, Monterey, CA; tel. (408) 655-4848.
93 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
January 1998
The opaque purple-colored 1992 Grange exhibits an unevolved, grapy nose of sweet toasty oak, ripe prunes, black raspberries, and cassis. Full-bodied, with lavishly-displayed oaky notes, this formidably endowed, large-scaled wine should develop into an impressive example of Grange, although my instincts suggest it will not be quite as good as the 1990, 1986, or 1982. The wine was kept open for three days without any traces of oxidation. Give it 2-4 years of cellaring and consume it over the following 20 years.
This winery continues to turn out an insipid selection of white wines, but the reds are all noteworthy, and some are reasonably good values.
Importer: Southcorp Wines North America, Monterey, CA; tel. (408) 655-4848
94 points, Wine Spectator
October 1997
Ripe, smoky and spicy, this is a wine of extraordinary subtlety and complexity, powerful without showing too much muscle. It layers its anise, black cherry and blackberry flavors to keep them zingy through the finish. Shows a lot of depth and surprising restraint. Best from 2002 through 2005. 2,049 cases imported. –HS
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Bob F.
August 2007
I had this wine a few weeks ago with some friends. It was great and full of flavor.
We went through 2 bottles. :)
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Bob F.
August 2007
I just noticed that I was one of the only people reviewing
wines that doesn’t give much info on the wine so here it goes.
Dark purple color, smells of berry and cherry. Full bodied and thick.
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About 1992 Penfolds Grange Syrah
About the Winery Penfolds
For over 160 years Penfolds has been a producer of remarkable wines.
Through their obsession with quality and their commitment to producing
fine wine, a tradition has evolved which has had a profound influence
on the entire Australian industry and is recognised worldwide.
Penfolds is able to source quality fruit from a diverse range of
vineyard sites, including some of the best and oldest vineyards in
South Australia.
This provides a tremendous resource which allows their Winemakers to
achieve a remarkable consistency of style and quality across the entire
portfolio.
Futhermore, the Penfolds Winemakers are custodians of a great
tradition of innovation: pioneering the understanding of the chemistry
of wine; developing and refining the concept of multi-regional
blending; and producing an incredible list of Special Bins and
experimental wines.
This tradition continues today with the development of new regions,
the pioneering of new grape varieties and the refinement of both modern
and classical winemaking techniques.
From the development of the iconic Penfolds Grange in the 1950s, the
creation of the red wine portfolio in the 1960s through to today's
Winemaking Trials, Penfolds distinct philosophy and integrity has
resulted in international acclaim for both its winemakers and wines.
About the Wine
"The 1998 vintage is predominantly Shiraz (97%) with a small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon (3%)...Sourced primarily from the Penfolds Kalimna Vineyard and other Barossa
Vineyards, with proportions from Padthaway and Magill Estate...Cool spring weather followed by a warm summer and very low rainfall created one of the classic vintages of the last two decades. Fruit quality was outstanding with incredible intensity of flavour, fine tannins and
structure. The 1998 vintage of Penfolds Grange may rank amongst the very finest released...The nose is youthful and intense with dark, ripened
Satsuma plum fruits rising above a base of liqueured dark chocolate and licorice. Overtones of malt, toasty barrel ferment and nutty oak meld effortlessly into an exquisitely aromatic offering...The palate displays intense layering of fruit - raspberry,blackcurrant and blackberry - laced with licorice and oak.The power of the fruit at the fore is balanced with ripe velvety tannins, offering an alluring even-textured palate with remarkable length."
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