1996 Penfolds St. Henri Shiraz

St Henri is made in a style that is in distinct contrast to Grange and other Penfolds reds. It is matured in large 2000 litre oak casks which significantly reduces the impact of oak flavour and emphasises the fruit. The fruit for this wine was sourced predominantly from the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale and the Adelaide Hills regions. 1996 was an outstanding vintage and this St. Henri is destined to become a classic.Deep crimson colour, with mauve edges. Delightful earthy plum, spice aroma with overtones of confectionary. The palate is restrained, elegant if you like, subtle fruit flavours are woven together, plum, liquorice and leather. Fine dry tannins which tend to linger on finishing with a plum, vanilla aftertaste. Cellar 8-10 years.