Penfolds St Henri Shiraz 2017 Gift Box 750mL
$131.99
each
Description
When young, this exceptional shiraz gives plenty of black cherry and dark berry notes laced with savoury spices. A layer of creamy liqueur character adds complexity. Concentrated and age-worthy, expect earthy and chocolate tones to develop over time. A wine built for the long haul.Tasting Notes
COLOUR Deep plum red NOSE Savoury notes first detected, yet quickly courted by generous cherry liqueur/chocolate aromas. Scents of dried beef sit alongside a textbook garrigue deconstruction – dried herb/oregano/thyme/lavender. Perplexingly, an exotic emission continues – best guess – copha, cranberry and activated walnut! Shiraz unplugged... oak or artefact not part of this wine’s demeanour. Smells like? St Henri. 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.Product Details
| Varietal | Shiraz |
|---|---|
| Alcohol By Volume | 14.5 |
| Standard Drinks | 8.6 |
| Closure | Screw cap |
| Country of Origin | Australia |
| Region | Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Eden Valley, Port Lincoln |
| Bottled in | Australia |