Penfolds, St Henri Shiraz, 2018
Penfolds, St Henri Shiraz, 2018
- Red Still
- Shiraz
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St Henri is a revered and distinctive expression of Shiraz, offering a fascinating contrast to Grange. What sets it apart from most premium Australian red wines is its lack of reliance on new oak. The wine is aged in large, old 1,460-litre vats, which allow it to evolve with minimal oak influence.
When young, St Henri is rich and plush, developing soft, earthy, mocha-like nuances as it matures. While a small amount of Cabernet may occasionally be included to enhance structure, Shiraz remains the heart and soul of St Henri.
Drinking window: 2022 - 2050
What the critics say:
"A great St. Henri and, although multi-regional, this is very much a wine that speaks of the Barossa Valley, with aromas of ripe blackberries and red plums that are so fresh, together with tobacco, young-leather, earth, chocolate, coal-smoke and tarry accents. Effortless depth on the palate with summer berries, framed in fine, alabaster-like tannins that are underscored with discreet power. So long and captivating. A blend of Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Port Lincoln, Robe, Padthaway, Clare Valley and Adelaide Hills. Drink over the next decade or more. Screw cap."
"The 2018 St Henri Shiraz is a terrific effort, perhaps rivaling the top-flight wines under this label in 1976 and 1986. Remarkably fine and silky in texture yet simultaneously dense and concentrated, it showcases the amazing fruit harvested in 2018. Boysenberry, mulberry and mocha shadings all swirl together effortlessly in a whorl of full-bodied elegance, finishing long and effortless. Mainly Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale, it includes smaller amounts of fruit from Port Lincoln, Robe, Padthaway, Clare Valley and the Adelaide Hills, all aged 12 months in large old wooden vats."
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