Penfolds St Henri Shiraz 2021

A$140.00

 

A$133.00

Availability
Out of stock
Volume
750ml
Maker
Penfolds
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Varieties
Region/Country
South Australia, Australia
Rating
99 points

Vintages

2021

Description

St Henri is a favourite among collectors with its proven style, elegant profile and aging potential. It is unusual amongst high quality Australian red wines as it does not rely on any new oak. In the 2021 release, explore a sweet and savoury palate – fresh blueberry, exotic spice and olive brine. A classic St Henri.

Ratings

Score
99 points
Reviewer
Ray Jordan
Review

"This is sublime… Everything just knits together. This ranks with the greatest yet, and my mind is wandering back to 2010".

Score
98 points
Reviewer
Andrew Caillard MW
Review

98+ Points

Score
98 points
Reviewer
Nick Ryan
Score
95 points
Reviewer
Jeni Port
Review

Plush and richly flavoured à la the St. Henri way, seamless, too, reflecting a great year. Remains essentially the St. Henri of old which allows classy fruit to shine without too many other distractions. Friendly, yes, but also sophisticated.

Specifications

Closure
Screw cap
Serving Temp.
16-18 °C
Alcohol
14.5%
Cellar until
Now - 2052
Decanter
Food pairing
Beef and Venison

Tasting Profile

Nose
The fruit profile is a delight, oak playing no role in the aromatics. Shiraz, unadulterated! The descriptors need to be coaxed from the glass with a gentle swirl. Fruits of the forest are first to emerge, berry conserve, strawberry flan and rhubarb tart. There is a hit of confectionary, reminiscent of red glace cherries. Savoury notes include German Blutwurst spiced sausage, pan scrapings from roast lamb and salt cured beef with black peppercorns. Ferric notes of iron filings and whetstone swarf round out an impressive showing.
Palate
True to form, the palate is quite savoury. Japanese nori paper and olive brine offer a very morish umami nuance. Fresh blueberry and mulberry leaf anchor the core of the mid-palate. Exotic spices adding intrigue, Alleppey turmeric, toasted cumin, pimento. The tannins are very tactile, comparable to Dutch cocoa. A classic St Henri that will reward extended time in the cellar.

Penfolds St Henri Shiraz 2021

Penfolds St Henri Shiraz 2021
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