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Penfolds St Henri Shiraz 2023

$130.00 /Bottle
$130.00
24 available to order
Dispatch by 6-Aug-2026
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Review Score 97Review Score 96

Tasting Notes

Juicy and generous yet firmly structured. A deep, dark fruit profile is matched by the umami savouriness of rare steak and an olive‑brined undertone. Tannins are impeccable – tight, finely woven and assured, drawing the palate long and detailed. Nuances of Chinese tea, fennel and liquorice provide precision and persistence, finishing with restraint, depth and unmistakable St Henri authority. Brooding and complex, layers of black and blue fruits unfold alongside dark spices and lightly roasted coffee beans. Mineral and savoury notes emerge; wet steel on oilstone, ferric ironstone and flint are interwoven with a subtle suggestion of cordite smoke. Exotic herbal notes evoke a visit to a traditional apothecary, while fresh nettles and oolong black tea add further allure. Accents of goji berry add lift and aromatic tension.

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A bottle of Penfolds St Henri Shiraz 2023 Cork WOODEN 750ml Red Wine
  • A bottle of Penfolds St Henri Shiraz 2023 Cork WOODEN 750ml Red Wine
A bottle of Penfolds St Henri Shiraz 2023 Cork WOODEN 750ml Red Wine

Tasting Notes

Juicy and generous yet firmly structured. A deep, dark fruit profile is matched by the umami savouriness of rare steak and an olive‑brined undertone. Tannins are impeccable – tight, finely woven and assured, drawing the palate long and detailed. Nuances of Chinese tea, fennel and liquorice provide precision and persistence, finishing with restraint, depth and unmistakable St Henri authority. Brooding and complex, layers of black and blue fruits unfold alongside dark spices and lightly roasted coffee beans. Mineral and savoury notes emerge; wet steel on oilstone, ferric ironstone and flint are interwoven with a subtle suggestion of cordite smoke. Exotic herbal notes evoke a visit to a traditional apothecary, while fresh nettles and oolong black tea add further allure. Accents of goji berry add lift and aromatic tension.

Product Highlights

St Henri is a time-honoured and alternative expression of Shiraz, and an intriguing counterpoint to Grange. It is unusual amongst 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 distinctive style became better understood. Proudly, a wine style that has not succumbed to the dictates of fashion or commerce. St Henri is rich and plush when young, gaining soft, earthy, mocha-like characters with age. It is matured in an assortment of old large vats that allow the wine to develop, imparting minimal, if any oak character. Although a small proportion of Cabernet may sneak into the blend, the focal point for St Henri remains Shiraz.