Penfolds Grange 1998

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Penfolds
Label Name:
 
Grange
Vintage:
 
1998
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
South Australia (multi‑regional: Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, others)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz 97%, Cabernet Sauvignon 3%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 98+/99; Wine Spectator 97; Vinous 97; Wine Enthusiast 95; James Suckling ~94–97. Widely acclaimed on release and prized by collectors

Tasting Note
Inky, concentrated blackberries, black plum and creme de cassis with dark chocolate, espresso, smoked meat, licorice and sweet vanilla oak; immensely dense, ripe and layered with powerful but fine-grained tannins and an extremely long, spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast leg of lamb, braised short ribs, game (venison), aged cheddar, dark chocolate. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Sichuan beef, beef rendang, rich yakitori.

Production Method
Multi-district Shiraz/Cabernet blend; fermented with extended maceration and matured ~18 months in new American oak (predominantly American), bottled with minimal filtration.

Vineyard Info
Penfolds, founded 1844, is Australia's flagship producer. Grange, created by Max Schubert, is the estate's iconic multi-vineyard flagship, sourced from premium South Australian sites and crafted for long-term ageing.