1993 Penfolds Grange Syrah
Reviews of 1993 Penfolds Grange Syrah
91 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
January 2002
1993 was a very light harvest because of excessive rainfall and mild growing conditions. This wine performed well, although it would not appear to have the nuances of the finest vintages of Grange. The wine, a blend of 86% Shiraz and 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, has an opaque purple color, a sweet nose of black currants intermixed with cedar, and earthy, almost truffle-like notes intermixed with some camphor. The wine is full-bodied, dense, somewhat monolithic, but very concentrated, powerful, and long. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2018.
Imported by Southcorp Wines North America, Monterey, CA; tel. (408) 655-4848.
95 points, Wine Spectator
November 1998
Dark, peppery and earthy overtones add substance to this chewy, remarkably complex red wine. It delivers a ripe core of plum and dried currant, then branches out, hinting at anise and mineral on the finish. Approachable now, but oh what a future this has. Best after 1999. 937 cases imported. –HS
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WynNcheezplz
August 2007
Has purple coloring. Cedar, sweet black currant, earthy, and
a truffle aroma. Full bodied and dense this wine is powerful and has a long
finish.
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About 1993 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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