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Penfolds St. Henri 2019

SKU: PFHE201910 UCNZ

$149.99

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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.

Another show-stopper from the ever-consistent Penfolds.

Critic Scores

17.5 // Jancis Robinson MW

"25% McLaren Vale, 21% Barossa, 20% Padthaway, 19% Wrattonbully and the rest Port Lincoln, which the official Penfolds literature calls ‘the Peninsulas’. Glowing, blackish purple. Toasty but not oaky nose, and really sweet palate entry. Strongly medicinal flavours but not too alcoholic or sweet. There is some freshness in this very successful multiregional blend."

96+ // Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"The St Henri Shiraz is often one of my favorite reds in the Penfolds Collection, due to the ability of the fruit to shine through the fine sheath of oak that encases it. At this stage, and I know you will hear this often, the wine still represents good value. The 2019 St Henri Shiraz is elegantly structured, with the 2019 vintage showing the warmth and intensity without overstepping balance or line. Texturally, this will only increase in its silky shape, which comes with the gentle suggestion to decant this if you insist on drinking it within five years from harvest (i.e., anytime from now to 2024). This 2019 is shaped by abundant red and purple fruit (and a splash of blue), charry spice and fine tannins. Gorgeous."

97 // James Suckling

"Immediately spicy and complex, this has a rich blackberry and dark-plum nose, together with dark-chocolate and tarry, earthy elements. The palate has a very rich, fleshy feel with such ripe dark-plum, dark-chocolate, blackberry and mulberry flavors on offer. Generous, yet balanced. A South Australian blend of McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, Padthaway, Wrattonbully and The Peninsulas. Drink or hold. Screw cap."

95 // Andrew Caillard MW

97 // Huon Hooke

Product Details

Red

2019

Shiraz

Penfolds

South Australia, Australia

15 Plus Years

Cork

14.5%

750ml (Bottle)

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Description
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. This allows the fruit purity to really shine through. A complex nose of blackberry, plums and some spice. The palate shows great depth and richness, with decadent flavours of dark chocolate, dark plums and berries, strawberry jam and roasted nuts. The palate is round, generous and very inviting. Lay it down for a few years and enjoy on the younger side, or pop it down for a couple decades and see how remarkably well it ages. Another show-stopper from the ever-consistent Penfolds.
Tasting Profile

Light

Full

Low Tannin

Tannic

Sweet

Dry

Low Acidity

High Acidity

Aroma:

Blackberry, Blueberry, Pepper

Palate:

Blackberry, Fruit Cake, Tobacco

Food Pairings:

Pork

Red Meat

Tasting Notes

Description

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. This allows the fruit purity to really shine through. A complex nose of blackberry, plums and some spice. The palate shows great depth and richness, with decadent flavours of dark chocolate, dark plums and berries, strawberry jam and roasted nuts. The palate is round, generous and very inviting. Lay it down for a few years and enjoy on the younger side, or pop it down for a couple decades and see how remarkably well it ages. Another show-stopper from the ever-consistent Penfolds.

Tasting Profile

Light
Full

Low Tannin
Tannic

Sweet
Dry

Low Acidity
High Acidity

Aroma:

Blackberry, Blueberry, Pepper

Palate:

Blackberry, Fruit Cake, Tobacco

Food Pairings:

Pork

Red Meat

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