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Penfolds, St Henri Shiraz 2009
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Reviewed by: Neal Martin
Tasted at the “Rewards of Patience” vertical in Berlin. The St Henri 2009 is a blend of 97% Shiraz and just 3% Cabernet. It has a ravishing, sensual, flamboyant bouquet of mulberry, raspberry, orange sorbet and Tiptree strawberry jam. It is the kind of bouquet you could spread on toast. It is well defined and shows great precision. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent ripe tannins. It has a fleshy texture and great weight, yet again that leitmotif of precision towards the mineral-rich finish. This is another outstanding St. Henri, one of the best from tasting nearly every vintages from 1957 onwards. Drink 2024-2040. Tasted June 2012.
Reviewed by: Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2009 St Henri Shiraz is slated for release on May 1, 2013. It is a little closed at the moment though reveals earthy aromas of warm berries, some mulberries and Chinese dried plums over notes of meat, black olive, coffee and tree bark. Richly concentrated and complex with layered, savory flavors, it is structured by firm, grainy tannins and is finishing long. It needs time to develop further. Drink it from 2015 to 2025+. Importer: Treasury Wine Estates, Napa, CA
About the Producer
Since 1844, Penfolds has played a pivotal role in the evolution of wine making with a history and heritage that profoundly reflects Australia’s journey from colonial settlement to the modern era. Penfolds collection of benchmark wines were established in a spirit of innovation and the constant and endless pursuit of quality, evidenced from the secret bottling of Grange in 1951 and the unbroken line of vintages of what is now arguably Australia’s most iconic red wine. Today, the collection continues to display the distinctive and consistently recognisable Penfolds ‘House Style’; the ultimate expression of Penfolds time-honoured tradition of sourcing the best fruit from the best regions. Historic blends, significant milestones and heritage vineyards have been honoured by a lineage of custodians whose courage and imagination, precision and humility have ensured Penfolds remains true to its original values while remaining relevant for current and future generations. The stories and philosophies behind each label bring a timeless quality, making Penfolds wines special and compelling for collectors and drinkers the world over.
