Penfolds St Henri Shiraz (w/o Gift Box) 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Penfolds
Label Name:
 
St Henri Shiraz (w/o Gift Box)
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
South Australia (multi-regional: Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Clare Valley)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores for the 2020 release include: Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 93; Wine Enthusiast ~95; Wine Spectator ~94; James Suckling ~94; Andrew Caillard MW / Langtons 96; reviewed by Decanter

Tasting Note
Perfumed dark-berry and black-cherry core with graphite, dark chocolate, savoury olive-brine and exotic spice; fine powdery tannins, plush mid-palate and a long mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb chops, charred ribeye, beef short ribs, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses (Comté, Manchego). Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Peking duck, char siu, miso-glazed eggplant, soy-braised pork belly, teriyaki beef.

Production Method
Fermented in stainless steel, then matured ~12 months in large seasoned (neutral) oak vats; minimal new oak; blended from multiple South Australian regions.

Vineyard Info
Penfolds, founded 1844 (Magill Estate), is an iconic Australian producer. St Henri originated in the 1950s as an oak-free Shiraz style and is now a signature multi-regional Penfolds release.