Penfolds; red, "St. Henri Shiraz".
Category: Penfolds
Penfolds "St. Henri Shiraz" 2018; 75 cl.
29 January 2024
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Tasting Notes :
St. Henri is a time-honored 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. Proudly,
a wine style that hasn’t 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.