[SOLD-OUT] Penfolds St Henri 2007

"This 2007 St Henri Shiraz is made using grapes grown in so many different wine regions that there are almost too many to mention, but (deep breath) here goes: Robe, McLaren Vale, Langhorne Creek, Padthaway, Barossa Valley, Coonawarra and the Adelaide Hills. The wine was matured for 12 months in 50-year-old seasoned wine vats. It's 100 percent shiraz this year, too.

I always say it: St Henri can be such a difficult wine to rate as a youngster. I recall not liking the 1999 on release; in time it made a fool of me. This release feels loose-knit and stewy. It seems like the result of a difficult year. That said, it smells beautifully of violets, plums, blueberries and spice. Its perfume is rather enchanting. What impresses most about this wine though is its length; it swirls out through the finish, trailing big ribbons of tannin. It's medium-weight at most, but that finish gets me over the line. Yes, once again, I think this St Henri has a significant future ahead of it."
Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front, May 2011

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>"From a challenging, fast-ripening year. 100% shiraz, with Robe leading the blend, then McLaren Vale, Langhorne Creek, Padthaway, Barossa Valley, Coonawarra and Adelaide Hills. A fragrance of violets carries through the bouquet and palate, with nuances of pepper and blueberries. Stewy fruit notes, candied strawberries and a dryness to the finish detract, but texture, fruit focus and persistence save the day."
Tyson Stelzer, Wine Taste 11, May 2011

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Country:

Australia

Region:

SA-(Other)

Variety:

Wine Red - Shiraz

Size:

750mL