Penfolds St Henri Shiraz 2002 (1500ml)

Penfolds St Henri Shiraz 2002 (1500ml)Penfolds Rewards of Patience tasting panel 2021 5 5 rating James Halliday Top 100 Wines of 2006 St Henri is a time honoured and alternative expression of Shiraz, and an intriguing counterpoint to Grange. It is unusual among high quality Australian red wines as it does not rely on any new oak. Released for the first time by Penfolds in the early 1950s (first commercial vintage 1957), it gained a new lease of life in the 1990s as its quality and

"Classic release

without entirely sacrificing the savory and earthy character that the grape (and the region) is known for

It exhibits both power and elegance with textured and intense mouthfeel very characteristic of the year’s wines

gorgeously pure

Bankable cabernet: place this in an appropriate environment and it is guaranteed to mature well over the long term

David Hohnen had studied wine at Fresno State University in California and was captivated by this robust variety

polished aroma of plums

poise and super fine

Medium-bodied for a Bin 707 but has a natural grace and flow

Adrian was a long-term friend with Mark Walpole

A classic Grange vintage combining opulence

Flavour and presence