Ranked #3 of 23 1991 Shiraz from South Australia
97/100
5 Stars
Huon Hooke
Typical Grange power and concentration, now nicely mature. A crushed-ant/formic acid note on the nose is typical of Grange of this era (some tasters objected to perceived volatility). A touch of mint in the background. A superb wine, from a stand-out vintage of this famous wine.
Tasted: 11/10/2022
Drink: 2022 to 2029
This wine is generous, open, and sweet in its personality. Dense purple, this blend of 95% Shiraz and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon shows great fruit, a very lush, open-knit style with full body, high glycerin, low acidity, and superb purity. It is a very jammy, voluptuous wine, dominated by its creme de cassis fruit intermixed with tar and licorice. Anticipated maturity: now-2017.Source: Robert Parker (eRobertParker.com) February, 2002 by Robert Parker