Penfolds St Henri Shiraz 1991

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Penfolds
Label Name:
 
St Henri Shiraz
Vintage:
 
1991
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
South Australia (Barossa, Eden Valley, McLaren Vale, Coonawarra, Padthaway, Clare Valley)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz (≈90%), Cabernet Sauvignon (≈10%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter ~94/100 (1991 tasting); Nick Chlebnikowski / Nicks ~90/100; Langton's mixed review; listed by Penfolds as a collectible vintage

Tasting Note
Matured red showing black cherry, blackberry, dark chocolate and coffee/mocha, layered with earth, truffle, leather and warm spice. Refined, firm grainy tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled or roast lamb, ribeye/steak, braised short ribs, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Chinese char siu or braised beef, Sichuan beef, Malaysian/Indonesian beef rendang.

Production Method
Multi‑regional Shiraz‑dominant blend fermented traditionally and matured in large seasoned oak vats and older hogsheads (minimal new oak) for ~12–18 months.

Vineyard Info
Penfolds, founded 1844. St Henri is a time‑honoured Shiraz expression (first commercial 1957) emphasizing elegance over new‑oak influence; sourced from several South Australian regions.