Penfolds St Henri 2021
Penfolds St Henri 2021 is a dry, full-bodied red from Syrah (Australia, Australia), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with lamb, beef stew, steak, venison.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaesler Old Bastard Shiraz 2021 Kaesler · South Australia | £106.20 | |||
| Cote Rotie Terrasses Jean-Luc Jamet 2019 Domaine Jamet · Rhône | £98.00 | |||
| Cote Rotie Les Jumelles Jaboulet 1997 Paul Jaboulet Aîné · Rhône | £109.00 | |||
| John Duval Eligo 2015 John Duval Wines · South Australia | £109.00 |
Penfolds St Henri 2021 presents a striking expression of Shiraz, sourced from the Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale. This wine showcases a restrained approach, using large-format, seasoned oak to avoid overpowering the fruit’s inherent characteristics. The growing season was marked by favourable conditions, with sufficient rainfall replenishing the soil, allowing for optimal ripening. The result is a well-structured wine featuring defined tannins that derive their density from the fruit itself, suggesting a promising aging potential from 2024 to 2046. Penfolds, established in 1844, is renowned for its tradition of blending premium fruit across regions.