Penfolds Grange 1990 (1 x 750ml)

From the 1990 vintage, Grange Hermitage will be labelled simply 'Grange' - the name by which it has been known internationally for many years. It is an icon that symbolises Australian quality wine at its highest level.

History will record 1990 as one of the great Australian vintages of our generation. The 1990 Penfolds Grange is one of the best yet, with the potential to eventually rival the classic vintages of 1955, 1962 and 1971. Sourced from premium vineyards in South Australia, the 1990 Penfolds Grange is predominantly Shiraz (Hermitage) with a small percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon. With its solid structure and strength of character it will age gracefully and should be carefully cellared for a bare minimum of 10 years, and preferably 25 to 30.
Penfolds

"Blackberry, blueberry, spice and dark chocolate aromas. Full body, deep and powerful. Just a baby. Layered. Goes on for minutes. Drink or hold."
98 points, James Suckling

"Destined to be one of the greatest Granges. A beautifully weighted and concentrated bouquet, with seamless fruit and oak; masses of dark cherries and plum. In the mouth a superb wine; while the fruit is opulent, it is not excessively so; indeed there is a touch of near austerity to the fine tannins to give the wine both character and balance. The iron fist in a velvet glove."
97 points, James Halliday's Wine Companion

Condition reports
All 10 bottles are in remarkably condition with uniformly high fill levels throughout.  Labels and capsules are in impeccable condition with minor damage noted on a few bottles.  In sum, the wines are as close to pristine condition as one can get given their age, 

Bottle #1 - Base neck fill, minor label damage, perfect capsule
Bottle #2 - Base neck fill, perfect label, perfect capsule
Bottle #3 - Base neck fill, perfect label, perfect capsule
Bottle #4 - Base neck fill, very minor label damage, perfect capsule
Bottle #5 - Base neck fill, very minor label damage, perfect capsule
Bottle #6 - Base neck fill, perfect label, perfect capsule
Bottle #7 - Base neck fill, perfect label, perfect capsule
Bottle #8 - Base neck fill, minor label damage (light scuffing and staining), perfect capsule
Bottle #9 - Base neck fill, minor label damage, perfect capsule
Bottle #10 - Base neck fill, perfect label, perfect capsule