2002 Penfolds Grange
Community Tasting Note
Greg Munyard wrote:
Thursday, December 1, 2011 - Drunk with a spaghetti marinara after being double decanted 5 hours earlier; a nice accompaniment.
Nose: On initial opening was distinctly vanillary, with weeping peppermint (as we have here in Australia) overtones bordering on menthol; with hints of camphor and lifted, very ripe plummy fruit. There was a nice hint of white spice and a musky incense character plus some tar and black olives as well. Anisette came to the fore later on.
Palate: Powerful and emphatic yet very, very smooth; “seamless and seductive” as my coffee roaster friend said. Flavours of dark plums and blackberry and a hint porty. I wasn't attracted to the porty hints but the well integrated oak was already adding that wonderful, distinctive Grange character. Is great to see that unique flavour starting to develop.
A top notch (albeit very ripe style) wine which already is very smooth, complex, emphatic and seductive all at the same time. My wife is completely unaffected by labels and just calls it as she sees it. She loved it, even at this very youthful stage. It will not peak until after 2020 at least but don't shy away from it now if you get the chance. I will mark it higher as it matures.
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