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Penfolds St Henri 2003

Penfolds St Henri is a counterpoint to Penfolds Grange. St Henri is a highly successful, alternative expression of Shiraz. It is unusual among high quality Australian red wines as it does not rely on new oak. It was created in the mid-1950s (first commercial vintage 1957) and gained a new lease of life in the 1990s as its quality and distinctive style became better understood. Penfolds St Henri is rich and plush when young and gains soft, earthy, mocha-like characters as it ages. It is matured in old, 1460-litre vats that allow the wine to develop, but impart no oak character. A small proportion of Cabernet is often used to improve structure, but the focal point for Penfolds St Henri is Shiraz.

The 2003 Penfolds St. Henri Shiraz offers an alternative expression of Shiraz to that of Grange. It is unusual among high quality Australian red wines as it does not rely on new oak. Created in the early 1950s (first commercial vintage 1957) this wine gained a new lease of life in the 1990s as its quality, distinctive style and food compatibility became better understood - and as many wine drinkers shied away from fashionable highly oaked and alcoholic reds! Penfolds St. Henri represents pure fruit definition and flavour. It is matured in old, 1460-litre vats that, while allowing the wine to develop, impart no oak character, ensuring that the focal point for Penfolds St. Henri is the Shiraz fruit. The 2003 vintage is rich and plush now and will gain soft earthy, mocha-like characters as it ages. Peak drinking now to 2024. Peter Gago, Penfolds Chief Winemaker

Price	Qty.
$39.99

Brand	Appellation	Designation		Year	Varietal
Penfolds	St Henri			2003	Shiraz

Country:	Australia	Bottle Size:	Bottle
Region:	South Australia	Alc.%:	14
Sub-Region:		Aging Potential:
Producer:	Penfolds	WineMaker:
Winery URL:	www.penfolds.com