Penfolds, St Henri Shiraz - Australie 2019

The Drink Business

95

byColin Haythe2/28/2024

This was released in late January. Quite distinct aromatically. Exotic spices. Nutmeg but also cinnamon and clove, incense, cumin. After Bin 798 this is tighter and more focussed, less ample and a little more compact in form. Glossy and limpid, lithe and plump but not necessary broad-shouldered or ample in that way – the athlete more than the body builder. Lovely floral notes – lilac, even lily of the valley and peony. A lovely mouthfeel that remains tighter and more cylindrical than the others, the tannins already quite soft and very fine-grained, offering a form of pixilation that penetrates in from the edge of the cylinder as it were. Very fine. Nice and chewy on the finish. The oak nicely incorporated.

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

95

byJane Ansonthe2/16/2024

A hit of cassis puree, cola, olive and cocoa bean, an unforced sweetness to the berry fruit character alongside cinammon spice, smooth silky tannins, bitter chocolate, olive paste, garrigue, eucaluputus, a ton of grip and lift, just a lovely wine. Tasted in Paris and Bordeaux within the same week, same pleasure both times. Peter Gago winemaker. No new oak for ageing.

The Wine Independent

96

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe1/30/2024

The 2019 St Henri is made from 100% Shiraz from McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, Padthaway, Wrattonbully, and The Peninsulas. As always, this wine saw no new oak and was aged 12 months in large, seasoned oak barrels. Very deep purple-black colored, it explodes with notes of blackberry pie, plum preserves, and blueberry compote, leading to suggestions of licorice, tar, and peppered salami with a waft of crushed rocks. Full-bodied, the palate is taut and firm at this youthful stage, featuring a backbone of rounded tannins and great freshness to support the generous black fruits, finishing with epic length. This forward, gregarious style of St Henri is delicious now. Still, I recommend waiting a couple of years, at least, for tertiary characters to inject a sense of gravitas into the party, then enjoy this wine over the next two decades.

Wine Spectator

94

byJames Molesworththe6/1/2023

Shows wonderful density, with fig paste, spiced plum cake and black olive tapenade, a touch of toasted cumin and black licorice to complement the core of huckleberry and blueberry flavors. The toothsome tannins are a terrific muscular background for all of the generous flavors and the long, expressive finish. Drink now through 2035. 385 cases imported.

Vinous

95

byJosh Raynolds the9/1/2022

Opaque ruby. An expansive, complex bouquet evokes ripe dark fruits, espresso, candied violet, vanilla and sandalwood, and an exotic spice nuance emerges slowly. Conveys a suave blend of depth and energy to sweet blueberry, kirsch and fruitcake flavors, supported by a core of juicy acidity. Shows outstanding clarity and spicy lift on the youthfully tannic finish, which strongly echoes the blue fruit and floral notes.

Wine Advocate

96

byErin Larkinthe7/21/2022

The St Henri Shiraz is often one of my favorite reds in the Penfolds Collection, due to the ability of the fruit to shine through the fine sheath of oak that encases it. At this stage, and I know you will hear this often, the wine still represents good value. The 2019 St Henri Shiraz is elegantly structured, with the 2019 vintage showing the warmth and intensity without overstepping balance or line. Texturally, this will only increase in its silky shape, which comes with the gentle suggestion to decant this if you insist on drinking it within five years from harvest (i.e., anytime from now to 2024). This 2019 is shaped by abundant red and purple fruit (and a splash of blue), charry spice and fine tannins. Gorgeous.
96+

Jamessuckling.com

97

byJames Sucklingthe6/7/2022

Immediately spicy and complex, this has a rich blackberry and dark-plum nose, together with dark-chocolate and tarry, earthy elements. The palate has a very rich, fleshy feel with such ripe dark-plum, dark-chocolate, blackberry and mulberry flavors on offer. Generous, yet balanced. A South Australian blend of McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, Padthaway, Wrattonbully and The Peninsulas. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

Decanter.com

96

byDavid Slythe6/7/2022

So much comfort comes from each sip of this graceful, understated Shiraz, boasting a meld of all the essential elements: bright, crunchy fruit freshness and satisfying savoury grip, all bound together in an intriguing textural tussle. There’s much to contemplate, with olive, plum, mulberry, cocoa and cranberry all rolling and pitching on a king tide in the mid-palate. Such a luxurious sum of the parts makes you want to dive in for more.

Jamessuckling.com

99

byJames Sucklingthe7/23/2021

A great St. Henri and, although multi-regional, this is very much a wine that speaks of the Barossa Valley, with aromas of ripe blackberries and red plums that are so fresh, together with tobacco, young-leather, earth, chocolate, coal-smoke and tarry accents. Effortless depth on the palate with summer berries, framed in fine, alabaster-like tannins that are underscored with discreet power. So long and captivating. A blend of Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Port Lincoln, Robe, Padthaway, Clare Valley and Adelaide Hills. Drink over the next decade or more. Screw cap.

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Couleur	Rouge
Cépages	Syrah 100 %
Appellation	Australie
Millesime	2019
Contenance	Bouteille (75 cl)

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Couleur	Rouge
Cépages	Syrah 100 %
Appellation	Australie
Millesime	2019
Contenance	Bouteille (75 cl)

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