2010PenfoldsStHenriShiraz

Sans The 2010 Penfolds St Henri is produced from 100% Shiraz, some vintages have incorporated a small Cabernet component to provide additional structure but this was not required for the outstanding 2010 vintage. Sourced from a wide variety of vineyards including the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Clare Valley and Coonawarra, the wine has been matured for 12 months in old 1460 litre oak vats which impart minimal oak character.Magnificent colour saturation displaying an impenetrable inky black core with a very deep dark purple black hue. Perfumed aromas of ripe blackberries, dark chocolate and liquorice evolve from the glass overlaying some subtle vanillin oak and spice notes. On the palate superb richness combines with a sumptuous velvety texture featuring mouthfilling flavours of ripe blackberries and liquorice interlaced with dark chocolate and some very subtle toasty vanillin oak over a background of mocha and spice. Silky smooth supplely textured tannins further enhances the wines seamless integration of all its component parts. Outstanding length with long aftertaste of ripe blackberry, dark chocolate, a touch of liquorice, vanillin mocha like characters and spice.Cellar 8-10 years.Alc 14.5%