{"product_id":"1998-penfolds-magill-estate-shiraz-750ml","title":"1998 Penfolds Magill Estate Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"683\"\u003ePenfolds Magill Estate Shiraz is one of Australia’s most historic and distinctive single-vineyard wines. Produced at the original Magill Estate on the outskirts of Adelaide—where Penfolds was founded in 1844—it represents a seamless union of heritage, terroir, and meticulous craftsmanship. The wine showcases the unique character of the estate’s old-vine Shiraz, combining intensity and structure with the elegance of French oak maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"697\"\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"700\"\u003eThe Magill Estate vineyard is located on the eastern edge of Adelaide, planted on red-brown clay loam over shale and quartz. These dry-grown, low-yielding vines produce fruit of great concentration and savoury depth. The 1998 vintage was handpicked, fermented in open-top fermenters at the historic Magill winery, and matured for 14 months in a mix of new French and American oak, allowing both fruit purity and oak complexity to integrate harmoniously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003e1998 is regarded as one of the greatest vintages in Australian wine history. A warm and dry growing season in South Australia led to small, intensely flavoured berries with perfect ripeness. For Magill Estate, it produced a Shiraz of remarkable power, richness, and structure—combining opulence with the hallmark balance that defines this estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"2068\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003eThe 1998 Magill Estate Shiraz shows a deep crimson-black hue with a garnet rim. The nose is rich and complex, featuring aromas of blackberry, plum, mocha, cedar, and exotic spice, underpinned by subtle hints of leather and earth. The palate is full-bodied and layered, offering concentrated black fruit, espresso, and dark chocolate framed by polished tannins. The oak is beautifully integrated, contributing to a long, savoury finish. Now in peak maturity, this vintage displays both power and refinement in perfect harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2092\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2090\"\u003eCritics’ Acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2093\" data-end=\"2334\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2093\" data-end=\"2125\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2125\"\u003e96 points – \u003cem data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2123\"\u003eJames Halliday\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2157\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2128\" data-end=\"2157\"\u003e95 points – \u003cem data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2155\"\u003eJeremy Oliver\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2334\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2334\"\u003e94 points – \u003cem data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2203\"\u003eRobert Parker’s Wine Advocate\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2206\"\u003eUniversally acclaimed as one of the finest Magill Estate releases of the 1990s, admired for its depth, balance, and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2336\" data-end=\"2363\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2336\" data-end=\"2361\"\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2364\" data-end=\"2593\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2364\" data-end=\"2416\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2416\"\u003eRegion: Magill Estate, Adelaide, South Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2441\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2441\"\u003eVariety: 100% Shiraz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2442\" data-end=\"2459\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2444\" data-end=\"2459\"\u003eAlcohol: ~14%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2543\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2462\" data-end=\"2543\"\u003eMaturation: 14 months in French (60%) and American oak (40%) hogsheads, 60% new\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2544\" data-end=\"2561\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2546\" data-end=\"2561\"\u003eClosure: Cork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2562\" data-end=\"2593\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2593\"\u003eDrinking Window: 2008–2040+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2595\" data-end=\"2945\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2595\" data-end=\"2616\"\u003eA Collectible Gem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2616\" data-end=\"2619\"\u003eThe 1998 Penfolds Magill Estate Shiraz is a benchmark vintage that captures the power of a great year and the precision of single-vineyard winemaking. Combining richness, structure, and polish, it remains one of the most collectible Magill Estate bottlings of the modern era—a superb reflection of Penfolds’ historic legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47060243677419,"sku":"SK40691923","price":249.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/1022\/0779\/files\/1998_Penfolds_Magill_Estate_Shiraz_750ml_6370eed5-739d-42d1-86de-5cb475757412.jpg?v=1763079726","url":"https:\/\/lionscellar.com.au\/products\/1998-penfolds-magill-estate-shiraz-750ml","provider":"Lion's Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}