Tuesday Blind Tastings
Penfolds St Henri Shiraz 2008
Barossa, McLaren Vale, Australia
Price: $120
Rating: 97
Source: Cellar
Description: A dark colour with burgundy on the rim. Vanilla, spice and coconut on the nose. The palate was intense with a massive flavour impact and cherry and pink grapefruit flavours. A wonderful wine with 20 years ahead of it.
Tasting date: 29 October 2019
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