Penfolds Grange Hermitage 1978 - 750ml

**Penfolds Grange Hermitage 1978 - 750ml** Experience a true icon of Australian winemaking with the Penfolds Grange Hermitage 1978. This exceptional Shiraz showcases the hallmark richness and complexity that has made Grange a benchmark for premium wines worldwide. Crafted from meticulously selected grapes, this vintage reflects the unique terroir of South Australia, offering a deep connection to its roots. With its robust structure and aging potential, this wine is perfect for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Tasting Notes: The 1978 Penfolds Grange presents a deep garnet color with a complex bouquet of dark fruits, including blackberry and plum, intertwined with notes of chocolate, leather, and subtle spice. On the palate, it reveals a full-bodied profile with velvety tannins and a well-integrated acidity. Flavors of ripe black cherry, mocha, and hints of cedar emerge, leading to a long, lingering finish. This vintage is characterized by its remarkable balance and depth, showcasing the aging potential that Grange is renowned for. Best enjoyed now or cellared for further development. A wine that seems to get better every time I have it, the 1978 Grange, a blend of 90% Shiraz and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, has turned out to be a blockbuster wine with extraordinary intensity, a voluptuous palate, notes of camphor, coffee, jammy black fruits, leather, and creme de cassis. As the wine sits in the glass, pepper and melted asphalt make an appearance. Very unctuously textured, thick, and chewy, this wine is soft, with a very succulent style. Its color is showing just a touch of amber as this wine approaches its plateau of maturity. 93 Points/Drink 2002-2022 - Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Relatively pale. Sweet, discreet. Lively. Very gorgeous and round with quite a bit of tannin still. Long and flattering. Admirably complete. 18.5 Points/Drink 1998-2020 - Jancis Robinson, JancisRobinson.com