Penfolds St Henri Shiraz 2003 Saturday, Jun 30 2007
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St Henri would be in my top ten favourite shiraz. I just noticed that the RRP is now $80. Depending on how you look at it you could argue that it’s either still too cheap or just a bit too expensive. The former position being relative to its quality compared to Grange and the latter in comparison to other top shiraz available in the market place. I will continue to buy in good vintage because I love both the wine and the style. I just wish there were more like it…
Dark and brooding with aromas of blackberry, raspberry, Old Jamaica chocolate, pepper, spice and burnt wood. On the palate thick and full bodied with blackberry, raspberry, charcoal, pepper, spice and dark chocolate flavours. Significantly dry and meaty but not without some freshness. The tannins are firm and again meaty and grippy. Finishes dry and spicy with a dark chocolate and charcoal aftertaste. I think this will soften and sweeten up with further bottle age. Not a great St Henri but a good wine from a tricky vintage.
Rated : 90+ Points
Tasted : Jun07
Alcohol : 14.5%
Price : $80
Drink : 2011 - 2018+
Source : Winery Sample
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July 1st, 2007 at 7:13 pm| Quote |
Very atypical in my view - Grenache like on the nose and sweeter than I would like already. For $80, Pass.
July 2nd, 2007 at 11:54 am| Quote |
I am a great lover of St Henri myself and was lucky enough to win 6 2002.Glad I didnt have to pay for them and cant see myself bying too many in the future at the new price point. Interested to know what are your top 10 shiraz.