Penfolds St Henri Shiraz 1998

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Penfolds
Label Name:
 
St Henri Shiraz
Vintage:
 
1998
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
South Australia (Barossa Valley, Coonawarra, Eden Valley, McLaren Vale, Padthaway)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz (primarily)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores: Wine & Spirits 93; Wine Spectator 90; Tom Cannavan 92; James Halliday (Rewards of Patience panel) 5/5; Jeremy Oliver 94

Tasting Note
Concentrated, dark blackberry, damson and plum fruit with violet, liquorice, roasted chestnut and cocoa nuances. Silky, ripe tannins, bright acidity and long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb chops, roast beef, braised short ribs, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), Sichuan beef, char siu pork, teriyaki beef skewers.

Production Method
Fermented Shiraz parcels from multiple SA regions; matured ~12 months in large, old oak vats/1000–2000L casks (no new oak), emphasising fruit over oak.

Vineyard Info
Made by Penfolds, founded 1844; St Henri style created mid-1950s as a multi‑regional Shiraz expression, bottled from select South Australian vineyards.