Penfolds, Grange other_regions_italy This bone dry effort is

This bone dry effort is beautifully well-balanced and because of the abundant extract it will be approachable young yet probably require at least a decade to arrive at its full apogee

indeed even opulent

herbal tea and floral elements to shine

apt for a 30 year old Champagne – alive and kicking

Penfolds, Grange other_regions_italy This bone dry effort isGago 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.