St. Henri Shiraz
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 10 to 30 years from the vintage release, as it possesses extraordinary aging potential despite the absence of new oak.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-roasted leg of lamb, grilled ribeye steak, or rich venison stew.
✨ Technical Specifications
Penfolds St. Henri Shiraz stands as a fascinating counterpoint to its famous sibling, Grange. While Grange is defined by robust new American oak, St. Henri is deliberately crafted without a single splinter of new wood. First officially released by Penfolds in 1957, with historical roots tracing back to the Auldana cellars in the late 19th century, this wine is aged in large, neutral oak vats that are over 50 years old. This traditional method allows the pure, unadorned character of South Australian Shiraz to shine, emphasizing rich fruit, earth, and mineral complexity. It is a masterclass in multi-regional blending, typically sourcing fruit from premium vineyards across the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, and Coonawarra to create a seamless, elegant, and deeply structured red that develops immense complexity with age.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1844 by Dr. Christopher Rawson Penfold and his wife Mary at the Magill Estate in South Australia, Penfolds is one of Australia's oldest and most iconic wine producers. The estate achieved legendary international acclaim during the 1950s under visionary chief winemaker Max Schubert, who created Penfolds Grange and revolutionized the country's winemaking techniques. Driven by a celebrated philosophy of multi-regional and multi-varietal blending, Penfolds sources exceptional fruit across historic Australian terroirs—such as the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, and Coonawarra—as well as select premier global regions. The house is universally revered for powerful, impeccably structured, and long-lived wines, led by its flagship Grange, Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon, and celebrated Bin series.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Shiraz (sometimes blended with a very small percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon, typically 95% to 100% Shiraz)
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14.0% - 14.5%