2021 Penfolds St Henri Shiraz

Brand	Penfolds
Region	South Australia
Varietal	Shiraz
Size	750ml
Alcohol %	14.5%
Vintage	2021
Country	Australia

With an outstanding 98/100, the legendary alter ego to Grange, the 2021 St Henri is sure to excite tastebuds! 100% Shiraz and aged in 50 + year old 1,460-litre wooden vats as opposed to Grange’s 100% use of new oak barrels. It was always intended by its founding Penfolds winemaker John Davoren, to be a more elegant expression of the Shiraz grape through adopting more traditional winemaking methods. A veritable multi-district basket of fruit is sourced across South Australia from the McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley and Clare Valley. Some vines are up to 90 years old.

Enticing floral (rose) notes hover over dark fruit, spices and tarry aromas.

Very warmly fruited spicy laden entry onto the palate delivered within very engaging, almost caressing tannin. Its creamy, juicy contrast is divine and further imbued with anise, baking spice, soy, chocolate and tarry complexities. Although very refined it does not lack power and finishes with a juicy, refreshing coolness. A Stunning St. Henri, likely to age 40-50 years in professional storage. Enjoy with rare roast beef.