Penfolds St Henri Shiraz is a premium red wine from South Australia, primarily sourced from the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, and Clare Valley. Founded in 1844 by Dr. Christopher and Mary Penfold, the winery is one of Australia's oldest and most prestigious producers, now under the ownership of Treasury Wine Estates. St Henri is celebrated as an alternative expression of Australian Shiraz, defined by a winemaking philosophy that avoids new oak to showcase unadulterated fruit purity and regional character.

Wine Description

This garnet-red wine features a dark purple core and an intensely fragrant nose of blackberry, graphite, and roasted walnut, layered with 'fruits of the forest' such as strawberry flan and rhubarb tart. On the palate, it is full-bodied and savoury, offering a unique umami profile of Japanese nori and olive brine alongside fresh blueberry and exotic spices like turmeric and pimento. The structure is defined by tactile, 'Dutch cocoa' tannins and a long, mineral finish.

Accolades

• Wine Enthusiast - 95 points

• Wine Spectator - 95 points

• James Suckling - 94 points

• Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 93 points

Food Pairing

The wine's savoury depth and structural complexity make it an ideal companion for rich, umami-forward dishes such as braised lamb shoulder with rosemary, beef short ribs with mushroom risotto, or seared duck breast with a cherry reduction.