1999 Penfolds Wines Shiraz RWT Barossa Valley
Vineyard: Penfolds Wines
Price: $67.99
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Varietal: Syrah/Shiraz
Style: Red Wine
Region: Australia > South Australia > Adelaide > Barossa > Barossa Valley
Other Vintages: 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 1998 1997
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WINEMAKER'S NOTE
A modern Penfolds classic that is at once both sophisticated and hedonistic. Dense crimson red in the glass. On the nose, rich, saturated, Christmas pudding-like fruit and stylish French oak are immediately obvious, followed by more subtle aromas of dried glace fruits and underlying dark liquorice and prune. A sleek, luscious Barossa Valley Shiraz in which a core of blueberry fruit and ripe tannins contribute to phenomenal length of flavour. There is also a refined, luxurious, praline-like flavo...
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    Rating for Australia-South Australia-Adelaide-Barossa: 88 (average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: young, aging quickly, could be good now<br/>