Penfolds Grange 1996 St Emilion 5% semillon and 5% sauvignon

5% semillon and 5% sauvignon gris

It has a pure bouquet with maraschino

” Neal Martin

soulful wine than its 2018 counterpart

and I could understand why Sadie remarked

Penfolds Grange 1996 St Emilion 5% semillon and 5% sauvignon1996 is one of the all time great vintages of Grange. Provenance is crucial when buying wines of this price and age. This was was purchased at release and has been stored in the same temperature controlled cellar since that time. The bottle is in immaculate condition. Deep crimson. Highly defined meaty gamey plum prune licorice aromas and coffee chocolate nuances. The palate is decadently rich with lashings of sweet fruit, deep set choco plum prune