92 Points Robert Parker
Penfolds- iconic 2003 Grange is Shiraz blended with 3.5% Cabernet Sauvignon from Coonawarra. It was aged for 15 months in 100% new American oak. Opaque purple-colored, it offers up aromas of cedar, cigar box, leather, Asian spices, and blueberry. On the palate it is layered but a bit short on depth and grip with only moderate length. It will evolve for 5-7 years and drink well from 2014 to 2030. This is a good but not great vintage of Grange making it vastly overpriced.
Source: Robert Parker (Robert Parker Wine Advocate) by Jay S Miller. February, 2009
95 Points James Halliday
Deep and bright colour; major surprise along the lines of the '00, albeit in very different style; here there is density and structure; the fruit is rich, but not spongy or dead. Ultra careful selection. Drink to 2028.
Source: James Halliday. September, 2007
92 Points Hooke
Scented floral and superripe berry aromas. Fleshy and well concentrated, lush and supple tannined, savoury and superbly balanced. Grainy tannins, slightly savoury as opposed to black-fruity. Some spices. Not bad. Now to 25 years.
Huon Hooke, The Real Review. September, 2007
92 Points Hooke
Scented floral and superripe berry aromas. Fleshy and well concentrated, lush and supple tannined, savoury and superbly balanced. Grainy tannins, slightly savoury as opposed to black-fruity. Some spices. Not bad. Now to 25 years.
Huon Hooke, The Real Review. September, 2007
92 Points Hooke
Scented floral and superripe berry aromas. Fleshy and well concentrated, lush and supple tannined, savoury and superbly balanced. Grainy tannins, slightly savoury as opposed to black-fruity. Some spices. Not bad. Now to 25 years.
Huon Hooke, The Real Review. September, 2007
92 Points Hooke
Scented floral and superripe berry aromas. Fleshy and well concentrated, lush and supple tannined, savoury and superbly balanced. Grainy tannins, slightly savoury as opposed to black-fruity. Some spices. Not bad. Now to 25 years.
Huon Hooke, The Real Review. September, 2007
91 Points Hooke
Medium full red, faint purple. Smoky leathery slightly funky bouquet. Palate is dry and firm in tannin, a bit stern and savoury. Lacks charm. Very grippy and needs age. Liberal oak but balanced. Solid wine, deep and savoury, tannic and firm, drying finish. Not a charmer. Would keep, though.
Huon Hooke, The Real Review. June, 2008
Penfolds- iconic 2003 Grange is Shiraz blended with 3.5% Cabernet Sauvignon from Coonawarra. It was aged for 15 months in 100% new American oak. Opaque purple-colored, it offers up aromas of cedar, cigar box, leather, Asian spices, and blueberry. On the palate it is layered but a bit short on depth and grip with only moderate length. It will evolve for 5-7 years and drink well from 2014 to 2030. This is a good but not great vintage of Grange making it vastly overpriced.Source: Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) February, 2009 by Jay Miller