Penfolds Auldana Cellars Adelaide Hills St Henri Claret 1963

Wax polish on the nose, gentle crushed roses and tobacco leaf, then on the palate this has sweet, caressing tannins that are still supporting the brambled loganberry and blackberry fruit. Recorked in 1994, still plenty of fresh acidities, and this remains full of life. The gentle fruit comes in waves as it opens, beautifully sweet as it heads towards its final years. So good. Hand blown bottle measuring 1 pint 6 fl oz, with no new oak for ageing. The grapes cale from the foothills of the Adelaide Hills, and from vineyards around Barossa. Recorded as 100% Shiraz but likely would have had a touch of Cabernet and maybe a few other things in the field at the time, making its way into blend. Max Schubert chief winemaker (he held the role from 1948 through to 1975). A wine to remember.