Penfolds Grange 1997 burgundy finishing with great length

finishing with great length

Eventually

Compact transparent and with embryonic austerity

fine tannins and these crunchy structural slate elements

complexity and torque

Penfolds Grange 1997 burgundy finishing with great lengthProvenance is crucial when buying wines of this price and age. This wine was purchased at release and has been stored in the same temperature controlled cellar since that time. The bottle is in immaculate condition. It's super hard to find vintages this old with such good provenance. "The 1997 Grange (a blend of 96% Shiraz and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon) looks to be a classic Grange, although slightly softer and more forward than the backward 1996. The