PENFOLDS GRANGE 1986 |

Penfolds Grange 1986 South Australiau. 3cn, scuffed and bin soiled labels, tissues partially attached87% Shiraz, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon. John Duval's first vintage as chief winemaker. Tremendous liquorice bouquet. Touch of cocoa and winegums. Great earthy, tobacco richness. Irony and minerally, with a smoky lead pencil finish. Superb quality. In 2008, very black fruit and lamb nose. A touch of roasted coffee beans and bitter chocolate on the palate. Serena Sutcliffe, MW WA 98+3 bts (sc)Estimates are per lot