2019 Henschke Apple Tree Bench Shiraz Cabernet 750ml Brand's Laira a rare annual selection expression

a rare annual selection expression

Plenty of tannin to reward some cellaring

I feel it needs one of those big

It spent 16 months in French and American oak

With water: once again

2019 Henschke Apple Tree Bench Shiraz Cabernet 750ml Brand's Laira a rare annual selection expressionDeep crimson with violet hues. Lifted and fragrant aromas of briary blackberry, red currant, Satsuma plum, with floral notes of violets, cassis, lavender, supported by crushed thyme and black pepper. The palate is textural and layered with red currant, mulberry and blackberry revealing hints of bay leaf and anise, balanced by focussed acidity, depth and structure from cedary oak and elegant, fine grained tannins. 52% Shiraz 48% Cabernet Sauvignon