2000 Penfolds Grange

At once a youthful Grange, with aromas of black liquorice, tobacco, black pepper, exotic spices and plummy, berried fruits. A mouthfilling, generous and expansive palate, as expected of this marque. Dark chocolate and plum fruits court a deceptive play of substantial ripe tannins and, at this relatively early stage, provide for a more powerful Grange stamp on the palate than on the nose. A wine of admirable balance and poise, with trademark richness. Drink 2008-2025.