Penfolds St Henri Shiraz 2023

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St Henri is a time-honoured and alternative expression of Shiraz, and an intriguing counterpoint to Grange. It is unusual amongst high-quality Australian red wines as it does not rely on any new oak. Released for the first time by Penfolds in the early 1950s (first commercial vintage 1957), it gained a new lease of life in the 1990s as its quality and distinctive style became better understood. Proudly, a wine style that has not succumbed to the dictates of fashion or commerce. St Henri is rich and plush when young, gaining soft, earthy, mocha-like characters with age. It is matured in an assortment of old large vats that allow the wine to develop, imparting minimal, if any oak character. Although a small proportion of Cabernet may sneak into the blend, the focal point for St Henri remains Shiraz.

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Catalog:

Red Wines, Shiraz and Shiraz Blends, Wine

Region:

Australia, South Australia

Cellaring:

Enjoy now to 2050

Nose:

Black and blue fruits unfold alongside dark spices and lightly roasted coffee beans. Mineral and savoury notes emerge; wet steel on oilstone, ferric ironstone and flint are interwoven with a subtle suggestion of cordite smoke.

Palate:

A deep, dark fruit profile is matched by the umami savouriness of rare steak and an olive‑brined undertone. Tannins are impeccable – tight, finely woven and assured, drawing the palate long and detailed. Nuances of Chinese tea, fennel and liquorice

Varietal Composition:

Shiraz