Balanced, aged well.
Jan 7th, 2023
Medium to full crimson in colour. I love GSM - or as this wine is SGM with Shiraz predominant. Spicy Tarry red berry aromas. All the varieties blend well here but overall it is very Barossa. John Duval, the winemaker, was once Penfolds Chief Winemaker from 1986 to 2002. There have only been 4 Penfolds Grange winemakers - Max Schubert (creator in 1951), Don Ditter, John Duval and now Peter Gago the current Chief Winemaker since 2002. A wine that goes well with food or has the substance to do equally well on its own.
Medium to full crimson in colour. I love GSM - or as this wine is SGM with Shiraz predominant. Spicy Tarry red berry aromas. All the varieties blend well here but overall it is very Barossa. John Duval, the winemaker, was once Penfolds Chief Winemaker from 1986 to 2002. There have only been 4 Penfolds Grange winemakers - Max Schubert (creator in 1951), Don Ditter, John Duval and now Peter Gago the current Chief Winemaker since 2002. A wine that goes well with food or has the substance to do equally well on its own.
May 15th, 2021
Amazingly fresh and super velvety on the palate. Tons of blueberry pie, fresh custard and Cassis. Soft tannins but everything in balance. Still plenty of life on this gem.
Amazingly fresh and super velvety on the palate. Tons of blueberry pie, fresh custard and Cassis. Soft tannins but everything in balance. Still plenty of life on this gem.
Feb 27th, 2021
Med purple, black/red fruits, eucalyptus, big pepper...delicious...
Med purple, black/red fruits, eucalyptus, big pepper...delicious...
Oct 6th, 2018
Moderate minus concentration, ruby with garnet rim, lush red and black fruits, black pepper! Savory on the finish. Neutral oak. Medium plus to elevated acidity and alcohol, elevated body.
Moderate minus concentration, ruby with garnet rim, lush red and black fruits, black pepper! Savory on the finish. Neutral oak. Medium plus to elevated acidity and alcohol, elevated body.
Mar 12th, 2018
Looking good at 6 years.
1 person found it helpfulSep 21st, 2019
John's wines start soft, femme and then deepen & broaden on the palate. The mixed fruit berries were warm on the palate, beautiful soft red florals with an array of medium intensity of spices. With John @ Artisans of Barossa!
John's wines start soft, femme and then deepen & broaden on the palate. The mixed fruit berries were warm on the palate, beautiful soft red florals with an array of medium intensity of spices. With John @ Artisans of Barossa!
1 person found it helpfulApr 3rd, 2017Nice to share some 08's out of Magnum with John's son Tom. Great example of seeing how John's wines age. The mix of dark berry fruits soften beautifully & allow the blue fruits share the stage equally. Tom thank you for sharing.
Nice to share some 08's out of Magnum with John's son Tom. Great example of seeing how John's wines age. The mix of dark berry fruits soften beautifully & allow the blue fruits share the stage equally. Tom thank you for sharing.
Apr 3rd, 2017
Love the grainy, cedar, fruity nose with firm, ripe tannins. Classy.
Love the grainy, cedar, fruity nose with firm, ripe tannins. Classy.
Apr 28th, 2016
Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
