2017 Penfolds St Henri Shiraz 750ml

St Henri is a time-honoured and alternative expression of Shiraz. released for the first time by Penfolds in the early 1950s. Rich and plush when young, gaining soft, earthy, mocha-like characters with age. Medium-bodied, with a great core and lovely framework.  Peak drinking: 2020 - 2040 Critic tasting note: "The latest bottling of St. Henri, from a cool vintage, is a classic. Inky-hued, it's a deep well of flavor: plush blackberries, roasted vegtables, coffee beans, dark chocolate and a sanguine nuance. The palate is rich and mouthfilling but linear, with polished, spicy oak and fine, powerful tannins. It's a big wine that needs a major hit of protein if drinking now, but it will age beautifully for many decades to come. Drink through 2045. Christina Pickard" - 96/100 Enthusiast