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Penfolds St. Henri Shiraz 2020
South Australia, AustraliaSt. Henri was first made in 1957. It is always an alternative expression of Australian shiraz, made without using any new oak. It is no easy task, but after nearly 65 years, St. Henri has proven that using old wooden vats is possible, and it can produce a sublime version of Oz Shiraz in direct opposition to the likes of Grange and RWT. In 2020, the fruit hales from McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, and Clare Valley, a small part of which is cabernet sauvignon, supporting the structure without impacting its shiraz ethos. The fruit profile is exuberant and reserved all at once. Look for strawberries and candied Christmas cake with a plush, spicy, savoury underside that brings complexity to the mix. Long, supple, and as lush as you can imagine, this is a terrific bottle of St. Henri in what was a wet year. Drink or hold, either way, you win.Tasted: 06 August 2023Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $149.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
| AB | $149.99 | 750ml | select private retailers |
| MB | $149.99 | 750ml | Manitoba Liquor Mart |
| ON | $149.95 | 750ml | LCBO |
| QC | $149.95 | 750ml | SAQ |
| NB | $149.99 | 750ml | NBLiquor |
| NS | $149.99 | 750ml | NSLC |
| NF | $149.99 | 750ml | NLLC |
| US | $150.00 | 750ml | estimated retail in select private wine shops |
Grape: Shiraz/SyrahCSPC: 510875UPC: 012354071773
