2022 St. Henri Shiraz Penfolds South Australia 0,75l

The 2022 St. Henri Shiraz is one of Penfolds’ most distinctive and enduring red wines—a refined alternative to the oak-driven style of Grange. A blend of 96% Shiraz and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon from South Australia’s Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale and Padthaway, it places vibrant fruit, savoury complexity and balance at the forefront. Since its first commercial release in 1957, St. Henri has represented a uniquely elegant interpretation of Australian Shiraz.

Tasting Notes
Deep ruby-red in appearance, the wine opens with generous aromas of raspberry, dark forest berries, black cherry and plum. With air, more nuanced notes emerge, including freshly roasted coffee, cinnamon, olive and a subtle savoury, almost saline spice character. The bouquet combines ripe fruit with an appealingly savoury complexity rather than overt oak.

Production
The 2022 St. Henri combines fruit from Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale and Padthaway, regions that contribute both richness and freshness to the blend. The vintage benefited from relatively moderate conditions, allowing the Shiraz to ripen evenly while retaining its natural vibrancy. Following vinification, the wine matured for 14 months in large, seasoned wooden vats. This traditional approach minimises the influence of new oak and allows the character of the fruit and regional blend to take centre stage.

Food & Serving
A natural partner for roast lamb, beef fillet, braised beef and game, the wine also works beautifully with duck breast or slow-roasted lamb flavoured with rosemary and Mediterranean herbs. Its savoury, peppery character makes it especially well suited to dishes featuring black olives or a rich jus. Serve at around 16–18°C. Decant for 1–2 hours if drinking now to reveal its aromatic complexity; older bottles should be decanted carefully and briefly, primarily to remove sediment.

Producer
Founded in 1844, Penfolds is one of Australia’s most influential and internationally recognised wine producers. The winery’s reputation was built on its ability to craft powerful, age-worthy wines from South Australia, most famously Grange, while St. Henri offers a more fruit-led and subtly savoury expression of Shiraz. First released commercially in 1957, it has become a benchmark for Australian Shiraz matured without reliance on new oak and remains an important part of Penfolds’ historic portfolio.

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