PENFOLDS ST HENRI SHIRAZ 2019 - red

Style: Savoury & DetailedPenfolds is the star in the crown of Treasury Wine Estates (TWE), but its history predates the formation of TWE by close on 170 years. Over that period of time its shape has changed both in terms of its vineyards, its management, its passing parade of great winemakers, and its wines. There is no other single winery brand in the new, or the old, world with the depth and breadth of Penfolds. In 2013 the retail prices ranged from $18 to $785 for Grange, which is the cornerstone, produced every year, albeit with the volume determined by the quality of the vintage, not by cash flow. There is now a range of regional wines with single varieties, and the so-called Bin Range of wines that include both regional blends and (in some instances) varietal blends. It may sound complicated, but given the size of the business, and the long-term history of the Bins (the oldest dating back to the early 1960s) it is not as difficult as one might imagine to understand the winemaking and commercial rationale. Despite the very successful Yattarna and Reserve Bin A Chardonnays, and some impressive Rieslings, this remains a red wine producer at heart. JAMES HALLIDAYA blend of fruit from McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, Padthaway, Wrattonbully and The Peninsulas. The only omission is Coonawarra. Matured as always in large old oak vats, although tweaking final blend decisions may have been difficult. I'm not convinced by this wine – there's fruit, then a pause, then tannins. Others will undoubtedly disagree. JH, Wine CompanionI’m loving the tannin on this release, the long minerally-flourish of the finish, the subtle mocha notes in there with the cherries and boysenberries and plums. There’s dry/roasted spice here and a good deal of it. Classic St Henri release, studded with fennel, perfumed, unhurried, lengthy, complete. CAMPBELL MATTINSON, The Wine FrontRegion : Regional, SOUTH AUSTRALIAVariety : ShirazABV: 14.5%Liquor Act 2007. It is against the law to sell or supply alcohol to, or to obtain alcohol on behalf of a person under the age of 18 years. Lic No. LIQP770016424 *We endeavour to ensure the correct vintage is displayed, however some variations may occur in store and for delivered bottles.