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Penfolds, Grange--Vintage 1999
South Australia
In original wooden case, tissue-wrapped prior to Specialist inspection
"A wine that flirts with perfection, and should rival the 1986 as one of the legendary Granges produced, the 1998 has one of the highest alcohol contents (nearly 15 as well as one of the highest percentages of Shiraz in the blend (97. Its stunning purple color is accompanied by exceptionally sweet aromas of blackberry liqueur intermixed with barbecue spices, an endearing, smoky earthiness, pepper, roasted meats, and coffee. Huge, massive, unctuously textured, and extraordinarily youthful, this impressive wine is a candidate for perfection. It should continue to evolve over the next three decades." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #183, Jun 2009
6 bottles per lot

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