'98 Penfolds Old Vine Shiraz, Grenache, Mourvedre

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'98 Penfolds Old Vine Shiraz, Grenache, Mourvedre

03-12-2003, 09:53 PM,

Drew

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Fairly one dimensional. Concentrated brite and dark fruit flavors with a touch of toasty vanilla. Good acidity and tannins would tell you this wine is not over the hill. 14.3% Alc/vol. $16. I expected more given the vintage...maybe just a poor showing for this bottle.

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