Penfolds St Henri Shiraz (w/o Gift Box) 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Penfolds
Label Name:
 
St Henri Shiraz (w/o Gift Box)
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
South Australia (McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, Padthaway, Wrattonbully, The Peninsulas)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Shiraz
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate 96+; Vinous 95; Wine Spectator 94; James Suckling 97; Decanter 96; Tony Love (WinePilot) 98; Jancis Robinson 17. 5+/20

Tasting Note
Deep black-fruit core of blackberry, mulberry and plum with graphite, exotic spice, licorice and subtle meaty/char notes; silky dark cocoa tannins, precise acidity and a long, saline finish. Elegant, restrained and ageworthy.

Food Pairing
Roasted/charred lamb, venison, braised beef short ribs, charcuterie and aged cheeses; Asian pairings: char siu, Korean BBQ (galbi), Sichuan beef, Malaysian beef rendang, lamb rogan josh, umami mushroom stir‑fries.

Production Method
100% Shiraz fermented conventionally and matured ~12 months in large, seasoned (circa 1,460 L) old oak vats; no new oak used. Multi‑regional blending emphasizes fruit purity and longevity.

Vineyard Info
Penfolds, founded 1844, is an iconic Australian house. St Henri—part of Penfolds' portfolio since mid‑20th century—expresses a distinctive unwooded Shiraz style sourced from premium South Australian vineyards.