kaukau, if you EVER have the chance, do get to a Penfolds Grange tasting.

The 2002 is the first to be released above AUD$500, though outside Oz is cheaper - apparently Tesco supermarkets in the UK have stock, so that Aussie expats can live it up on their City salaries and bonuses. Perhaps someone can confirm if that was just made up.

Great as the experience was at this tasting, despite the aroma and the drama, I was very disappointed.

Fortunately there were fifty other wines to try, and it made for a great Sunday arvo - includig meeting some neighbours with Grange stashed in their cellars (or even in the pantry!). You would have enjoyed it.