Penfolds St Henri Shiraz 2014
Lifted, racy. Rhône-ish at first, South Australian upon sitting. Bountiful aromatics ascend – initially redcurrant, cranberry, Christmas cake mix, and then the liberation of citrus (lime peel), fennel and olive. Middle Eastern spices also present – sweet, not savoury (incl. cinnamon, nutmeg). And, not unexpected, something not present - oak!
Svelte. Nevertheless, propels assertive tannins that build – sheeted/layered in configuration. To please all tastes - the sweet – zabaglione, custard, raw chocolate (cocoa); and the savoury – (bone) marrow, star anise. Lingers, and certainly leaves a most appealing ‘residual’ impression for quite some time after ingestion.
“Another vintage that classically reaffirms St Henri DNA – it is not a Bin, nor RWT nor Grange-like. A unique shiraz proposition that harks back to the late-1800’s. Quality that doesn’t date.”
“Recommend to decant this vintage – no ifs or buts! It will maketh the wine and reward your effort. Please.”
Peter Gago - Penfolds Chief Winemaker
97 Points - Tyson Stelzer
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Proudly, a wine style that hasn’t succumbed to the dictates of fashion or commerce. St Henri is rich and plush when young, gaining soft, earthy, mocha-like characters as it ages. It is matured in old, 1,460 litre vats that allow the wine to develop, imparting minimal, if any oak character. Although a small proportion of cabernet is sometimes used to improve structure, the focal point for St Henri remains shiraz.
96% Shiraz, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, grapes sourced from the regions of Barossa Valley, Adelaide Hills, Southern Fleurieu, Wrattonbully, and McLaren Vale in South Australia. Maturation: 12 months in 50+ y.o. large oak vats
Above-average winter and early spring rainfall offered the vines in South Australia healthy soil moisture profiles for the growing season. Late spring and summer were dry and warm with significant heat records being set. Warm weather prevailed during summer and throughout veraison, allowing grapes to develop evenly and with good intensity.
The warm conditions came to an abrupt halt in mid-February with significant rainfall that allowed for a long and slow ripening of the fruit in very good conditions. This ensured balanced flavour development, fruit exhibiting a brightness endowed with crisp acid retention and impressive fruit quality. Winery Notes
| Case Qty | 6 |
|---|---|
| ABV | 14.5% |
| Colour | Red |
| Variety | Shiraz |
| Vintage | 2014 |
| Brand | Penfolds Wine |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | South Australia |
| State | South Australia |
| Dozen Buy | $1,439.88 |
