Penfolds Grange Hermitage 2002 Subscription and Pinot Meunier grapes

and Pinot Meunier grapes

melted candle wax and honey on the nose with Muscat-like aromas developing in the glass

Salmon roe is also a good source of protein

followed by a graphite note that underlies the finish for balance

it should evolve for 7-8 years

Penfolds Grange Hermitage 2002 Subscription and Pinot Meunier grapesLast but not least is Australias most famous wine, the 2002 Shiraz "Grange". The 2002 version was sourced from 77. 5% Barossa Valley and 22. 5% from McLaren Vale. Included in the blend is 1. 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. It spent 17 months in 100% new American oak. Opaque purple, it gives off an ethereal bouquet of violets, saddle leather, blueberry, blackberry, pencil lead, and chocolate. This is followed by a full bodied wine with tremendous concentration,