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Penfolds, St Henri Shiraz 2022
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Reviewed by: Angus Hughson
The 2022 Shiraz St Henri is quite classic and more brooding than usual. This is an iron fist in a velvet glove, with a compact, youthful core of blackberry and tempered chocolate over a gentle dusting of Middle Eastern spices and coal fire. It is superbly balanced with rivers of fine tannins and the fruit is still very much in its shell. The 2022 is a superstar in the making.
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.
