SKU: PENSTHENSH17GFT
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 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.

Grape Variety

Shiraz

Region

Australia

Size

750ml

Wine Style

Red - big, bold, full-bodied

Palate

A masterclass of texture: plush, glossy, seamless – abetted by silky, polished tannins. One taster quipped: “millennial tannins”! Black olive; coffee and mocha flavours abound, as do the generous shiraz fruits sourced from the northern viticultural reaches of South Australia. Medium-bodied, with a great core and lovely framework – yet what is sipped fills the mouth so effortlessly. A succulence is immediately noted – a fruited pomegranate/cranberry/quince paste-induced acidity, balanced with fruit sweetness. Not trying too hard. St Henri rarely does.

Vintage

2017

Food Pairing

Chinese sticky pork ribs, Braised mushrooms, Rich pasta dishes, Sweet & sour ribs, Slow cooked lamb shoulder, Grilled ribeye, Cheeses (English Cheddar, Mimolette, Gruyere, Comte, Sweiss Emmental)

Sustainable

This product is from an eco-producer - purchases of this product count towards Green Tier eligibility

Expert Review

Halliday Wine Companion - 96

Awards

Ray Jordan - 98

Tony Love - 98

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St Henri Shiraz 2017 (Gift Box)

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